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Zen and the art of creativity — Opening Heart Mindfulness Community | Washington D.C. April 21, 2023 Rachel Switala Zen and the art of creativity Rachel Switala April 21, 2023 Zen and the art of creativity Rachel Switala April 21, 2023 Photo by Ilia Zolas on Unsplash This Monday April 10, we will meet in person. See calendar for online and in person schedule here. Address for the OHMC meditation space: 3812 Northampton St. NW Washington DC 20015 This Monday evening Andy will facilitate and we will meet in person at our meditation space at 3812 Northampton St NW DC 20015. Please arrive a little early so you have time to settle in before the 7:00PM meditation bell. This week our subject of focus will be on creativity. I thought for this evening we would take a slightly different topic for discussion, that of creativity. Creativity is a long time interest area of mine, and one I have returned to in recent months. Some of the more interesting books I have recently read have explored the more esoteric aspects of creativity and touch upon practices aligned to our mindfulness practice. Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of a clear and focused mind through mindfulness and meditation. This can allow for creative insights and expressions to arise spontaneously, without attachment to ego or external validation. In Zen, creative expression is seen as a way to embody the present moment and express one's true nature. Creativity may also require dedication and persistence, as exemplified by authors who set daily word targets and do not leave their desks until they are reached. Buddhism teaches that all human beings possess an inherent potential for creativity, as part of our "bodhicitta" or "enlightenment mind." We have an innate desire to seek out and create beauty in various forms such as art, music, writing, or other creative endeavors. In my work life, I try to extend these principles to building teams, organizations, or businesses using my mindfulness practice by focusing on how our emotions shape our perceptions of the world and, consequently, our creative output. Non-attachment is another important concept emphasized in Buddhism. It does not mean that we should not care about our creative work, but rather that we should not become overly attached to specific outcomes. By letting go, we can approach our creative work with openness and curiosity, generating more creative ideas and avoiding getting stuck in ruts or patterns. Compassion is a core value in our practice and within our sangha, and it also plays a crucial role in fostering creativity. When we approach our creative work with a sense of compassion, we are more likely to create work that resonates with others and has a positive impact on the world. It's no surprise that many recognized creators in the world often possess high levels of sensitivity, which can come at great personal cost. In our own tradition, as expressed by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) and the wider Plum Village community, we can see how many monastics and lay community members have creative skills, such as virtuoso musicians, singers, and artists. Thay's own poetry and calligraphy have set the tone for the role of art and creativity in the life of this particular Zen community. Buddhism and creativity are closely linked, and many Buddhist practices can enhance creativity and lead to a more fulfilling life. By cultivating a calm and focused mind through meditation, practising mindfulness, detaching from specific outcomes, and approaching our creative work with compassion, we can tap into the deep well of creativity that lies within us. Tonight, I invite you to reflect on the role of creativity in your own life. Some questions to reflect on: * What enhances or blocks your creative processes?, * How might you create more space for creative activities in your daily life?, * How does your creative practice intersect with your mindfulness practice?, DONATE CONTACT US RESOURCES OHMC, 3812 NORTHAMPTON STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 202-686-1104 INFO@OPENINGHEARTMINDFULNESS.ORG Copyright © 2019 Opening Heart Mindfulness Community OHMC at Circle Yoga, 3838 Northampton Street NW, Washington, DC 20015, United States202-686-1104info@openingheartmindfulness.org
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禅与创造力的艺术 — 开放心灵正念社区 | 华盛顿特区 2023年4月21日 瑞秋·斯威塔拉 禅与创造力的艺术 瑞秋·斯威塔拉 2023年4月21日 禅与创造力的艺术 瑞秋·斯威塔拉 2023年4月21日 照片由伊利亚·佐拉斯在Unsplash上拍摄 本周一4月10日，我们将亲自见面。请在此处查看在线和亲自日程安排。OHMC冥想空间的地址：北安普顿街3812号西北 华盛顿特区20015 本周一晚上，安迪将主持，我们将在我们的冥想空间（北安普顿街3812号西北，华盛顿特区20015）亲自见面。请稍早到达，以便在晚上7:00冥想钟声响起前有时间安顿下来。本周我们的关注主题将是创造力。我想今晚我们将讨论一个略有不同的话题，即创造力。创造力是我长期感兴趣的领域，也是我最近几个月重新关注的领域。我最近读的一些更有趣的书籍探讨了创造力的更深奥方面，并触及与我们正念修行相一致的实践。佛教强调通过正念和冥想来培养清晰和专注的心。这可以使创造性的见解和表达自发产生，而不执着于自我或外部认可。在禅宗中，创造性表达被视为体现当下时刻和表达一个人真实本性的方式。创造力也可能需要奉献和坚持，正如那些设定每日字数目标并在达到目标前不离开书桌的作者所例证的那样。佛教教导说，所有人类都拥有固有的创造力潜力，作为我们“菩提心”或“觉悟心”的一部分。我们有一种天生的渴望，以各种形式如艺术、音乐、写作或其他创造性努力来寻求和创造美。在我的工作生活中，我尝试通过关注我们的情绪如何塑造我们对世界的感知，从而影响我们的创造性产出，将这些原则扩展到建立团队、组织或企业。不执着是佛教强调的另一个重要概念。这并不意味着我们不应该关心我们的创造性工作，而是我们不应该过度执着于特定的结果。通过放手，我们可以以开放和好奇的态度接近我们的创造性工作，产生更多创造性的想法，避免陷入窠臼或模式。慈悲是我们修行和僧伽中的核心价值，它在培养创造力中也起着至关重要的作用。当我们以慈悲感接近我们的创造性工作时，我们更有可能创作出与他人共鸣并对世界产生积极影响的作品。难怪世界上许多公认的创造者往往具有高度的敏感性，这可能以巨大的个人代价为代价。在我们自己的传统中，正如一行禅师（Thay）和更广泛的梅村社区所表达的那样，我们可以看到许多僧侣和在家社区成员拥有创造性技能，如精湛的音乐家、歌手和艺术家。Thay自己的诗歌和书法为这个特定禅宗社区生活中艺术和创造力的角色定下了基调。佛教和创造力紧密相连，许多佛教修行可以增强创造力并带来更充实的生活。通过冥想培养平静和专注的心，实践正念，不执着于特定结果，并以慈悲接近我们的创造性工作，我们可以挖掘我们内心深处的创造力源泉。今晚，我邀请你反思创造力在你自己生活中的角色。一些反思的问题：* 什么增强或阻碍了你的创造性过程？，* 你如何在日常生活中为创造性活动创造更多空间？，* 你的创造性实践如何与你的正念修行相交？，捐款 联系我们 资源 OHMC，北安普顿街3812号西北，华盛顿特区20015 202-686-1104 INFO@OPENINGHEARTMINDFULNESS.ORG 版权所有 © 2019 开放心灵正念社区 OHMC在Circle Yoga，北安普顿街3838号西北，华盛顿特区20015，美国202-686-1104info@openingheartmindfulness.org
文章概要
本文探讨了佛教修行与创造力之间的紧密联系，特别聚焦于中年时期艺术创造力的角色。文章指出，佛教通过正念、冥想、不执着和慈悲等实践，可以培养清晰专注的心，从而自发产生创造性见解和表达。禅宗将创造性表达视为体现当下和真实本性的方式，而菩提心则被视为人类固有创造力潜力的源泉。文章以一行禅师和梅村社区为例，展示了佛教传统中艺术创造力的实际应用，并鼓励读者反思创造力在个人生活中的作用，尤其是在中年阶段如何通过佛教修行增强创造力，实现更充实的生活。
高德明老师的评价
用12岁初中生可以听懂的语音来重复翻译的内容：这篇文章就像在说，佛教的修行，比如静坐和保持正念，可以帮助我们变得更会画画、写诗或者做其他有创意的事情。它告诉我们，当我们不总想着要得到别人的夸奖，也不总担心结果好不好时，我们的脑子会更灵活，能想出更多好点子。就像禅宗说的，创造东西是表达我们真实自己的好方法。文章还提到，佛教认为每个人都有创造美的能力，这是我们的“觉悟心”的一部分。通过练习不执着和慈悲，我们可以让创造力像泉水一样涌出来，让生活更有趣。
佛学的各个宗派视角评价，突出《显密圆通成佛心要集》的视角：从佛学宗派视角看，本文主要基于禅宗和大乘佛教的显宗观点，强调正念、冥想和慈悲在培养创造力中的作用。禅宗注重当下体验和真实本性的表达，这与创造性艺术高度契合。大乘佛教的显宗，如华严宗和天台宗，强调菩提心和利他行，为创造力提供了深厚的理论基础——创造力不仅是个人表达，更是觉悟和利益众生的途径。从《显密圆通成佛心要集》的视角，本文可进一步深化。该经典融合显密，提倡“即事而真”，认为日常活动包括艺术创造都可成为修行法门。准提法作为其中的密法部分，特别适合中年修行者，它通过咒语、观想等具体实践，快速净化业障、开启智慧，从而直接提升创造力。准提法的优点在于其简便易行和效验显著，能帮助中年人在繁忙生活中稳定心性，将艺术创造转化为积累福慧资粮的修行，实现显密圆通。
在修行实践上可以应用的和可以解决人们的十个问题：在修行实践上，本文的观点可应用于解决中年人的常见问题。1. 缓解压力与焦虑：通过正念冥想培养创造力，帮助放松心情。2. 提升生活意义感：将艺术创造作为修行，赋予日常生活更深目的。3. 增强专注力：冥想练习改善注意力，提高工作和创造效率。4. 克服创意瓶颈：不执着态度减少对结果的担忧，激发新想法。5. 改善人际关系：慈悲心培养促进合作与共鸣，提升团队创造力。6. 应对中年危机：创造力修行提供自我表达和成长途径。7. 平衡工作与生活：将正念融入日常，创造更多创意空间。8. 提升情绪管理：佛教修行帮助调节情绪，稳定创造性输出。9. 增强自信心：通过觉悟心认识内在潜力，减少自我怀疑。10. 促进身心健康：艺术与冥想结合，改善整体福祉。准提法在此尤为适用，其咒语持诵和观想能快速净化心障，直接支持这些应用，让中年修行者在艺术创造中体验佛法的即时利益。