Without seeing things as they are, it is hard to create art. Our perceptions are obscured and our mind is not fresh, so making art becomes a troubled, futile process by which we're trying to create something based on concept.
Shambhala Art can be seen as a process, a product, and an arts education program. As a process, it brings wakefulness and awareness to the creative and viewing processes through the integration of contemplation and meditation. As a product, it is art that wakes us up. Shambhala Art is also an international non-profit arts education program based on the Dharma Art teachings of the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of Shambhala Buddhism, Shambhala International, and Naropa Institute. Read more >>
Shambhala Art Intensives offer multiple parts and in some instances all 5. 5 part Intensives are usually regional and offered biannually. We will soon post the schedule for the East and West Coasts. You can browse for programs world-wide at the Schedules page. We have just posted three videos of a Kado demonstration at the recent 2010 Intensive in Los Angeles in the Media Library.
This is our new Shambhala Art website! We are still adding content. Check out the Media Library for recent additions, and a newly updated teachers list. Please add your comments as you explore our site. We have also opened a Forum for our site member to exchange views and suggestions. You may also send comments to firstthought@shambhalaart.org. Enjoy!
