Writing Light and Stillness

Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA

Zen Arts class workshop Monday nights 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Come for a solstice celebration - one-night class - if you want to "test the waters" and see if a 4 week series might be right, this is your chance!

Monday December 21 - 7:30 - 9:00 - all welcome one evening writing / image class - come for just one class if you like!

led by John Gruber - next 4 week class cycle begins Monday January 4th

To register, email registrar@sojizencenter.com


There is a Zen of creativity, or a way that we might express artistically our direct experience of that which is beyond words and concepts.  In this evening class, we will explore the use of images and written words as a form of art practice.  Participants will be engaged in photography and writing exercises over several weeks to deepen our experience of seeing and being present.

During our class meetings, we will work with writing and images created by the participants as well as selected pieces from outside sources. We will explore techniques for creative feedback, explore themes and questions through artistic media, and look into ways to incorporate an art practice into our daily lives. Some writing exercises will take place during the meetings, and participants will be invited to pursue their own additional work in writing and image making in the days between class sessions.

世間乎
何物尓将譬
旦開
榜去師船之
跡無如
Living in this world -
to what shall I compare it?
Its like a boat
rowing out at break of day,
leaving no trace behind.

                                           - Sami Mansei