“Talking Contemplation and Creativity, with Matthieu Ricard and Philip Glass”
by Danny Fisher
This from Shambhala Sun Space:
On Monday, September 13 in New York City, Buddhist monk and photographer Matthieu Ricard will meet with world-renowned composer Philip Glass to explore the crossroads between contemplation and creativity. Exploring how meditation can access the creative muse, the discussion takes its cue from Ricard’s new book, Why Meditate? (An article by that title, excerpted from the book, leads off the title section of our September 2010 How to Meditate issue.)
Ricard’s insightful work strives to foster the dialogue between Tibetan Buddhism and the West. Composer Philip Glass will share his similarly rewarding use of meditation in delivering some of the most heralded musical compositions in contemporary music. Moderated by noted psychiatrist Mark Epstein, M.D., the evening will draw from each panelist’s experience with meditation as a pathway to creative productivity.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Karuna-Shechen, Ricard’s humanitarian non-profit organization providing access to healthcare in India, Nepal and Tibet. (www.karuna-shechen.org)
The event is expected to sell out, so order your tickets now.
