Saturday, October 24, 1–3:30 pm
The invitation is to be mindful as you paint. There is a simple structure of paint, paper and a brush. You are encouraged to paint for the experience and not for the end product. When we spontaneously create we come back to the source at every moment. There is no need to plan, no need to know anything, or to have a goal in mind. It is about the process—the journey to be with whatever arises.
Can you just watch your brush—take one brush stroke at a time?
Something always happens. Paint goes onto the paper.
Just like in meditation we get to witness our thoughts, our beliefs, and personality structure. And then there are the moments when a color just gets picked for no reason, maybe an unexpected image arises and we let it happen. We enter into a flow that touches deeper. Intuitive painting, when we trust its strangeness, can take us to the edge of knowing into the mystery.
- Standard: $105 (includes materials) — covers full program costs
- Current SFZC Members (Become an SFZC Member): $94 (includes materials) — for current SFZC members
Please note that the retreat fee does not include accommodations.
For commuter options please call 415-865-1899.
San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it by offering both a General support fund and a dedicated BIPOC support fund. Please email supportfunds@sfzc.org for more information BEFORE signing up.
Or call 415-354-0360.
