Loori, John Daido
The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345466334
- author:
- Loori, John Daido
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 1.52 x 23.11 centimetres
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Zen of Creativity Cultivating Your Artistic Life by John Daido Loori In the ancient tradition of Zen Buddhism, the arts are deeply intertwined with spirituality. This book explores the principles of the Zen arts and aesthetic as a means to unlock creativity and find freedom in life. American Zen master John Daido Loori presents a unique approach that dissolves the barriers between art and spirituality, opening up the possibility of meeting life with spontaneity, grace, and peace. Loori reveals how elements such as still point, simplicity, spontaneity, mystery, and creative feedback can awaken creativity in various aspects of life. He also introduces art koans, exercises based on paradoxical questions that can be resolved only through artistic expression. By exploring these elements, readers can discover how to navigate life with a freshness and openness that allows everything to become new. This book offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and spirituality, providing a unique framework for cultivating creativity and finding freedom in life.
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