The Zen of Creativity

Buddhist study and a lifelong passion for photography have led John Daido Loori, founder of the Zen Mountain Monastery in New York State, to explore the connections between Zen practice and artistic expression. In THE ZEN OF CREATIVITY: CULTIVATING YOUR ARTISTIC LIFE, Loori demonstrates how the reader can use Zen ideas and teachings to explore spirituality through the creation of various types of art. In this beautifully written and simply illustrated guide, Loori shares anecdotes about his own experience of learning photography, while providing a path to enlightenment for the reader. He touches on key Zen points concerning life and art, such as the need to live--and create--in the moment and the artist's relationship with an audience, and he presents a full introduction to the relationship between art and the ancient spiritual tradition. The seeker of inner tranquility and artistic communication, whether new to art and Buddhism or experienced in both, will warm to the accessible lessons in Loori's guide to harnessing creativity. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.