What does mind have to do with Zen?
In this month’s Zen Art Center newsletter, we explore the One Mind teaching of Bodhidharma and Mazu, the ripening of insight, and how a seed becomes fruit—through practice, patience, and direct experience.

Read the full reflection and enjoy a serene brush painting of an apple orchard:
https://www.zen-artcenter.com/so/35PXm62oq?languageTag=en

Wishing you a bountiful harvest this season.

Rock stacking is more than just stacking stones. It's an art form that combines: focus, patience, creativity & mindfulness.

Learn the basics of stacking rocks and unleash your inner zen by clicking below!

#ZenArt #MindfulCraft #RockStacking #ittybitty4life #nevadacounty #art #nature #river #creek #mindfulness

http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/07/18/the-art-of-stacking-rocks-a-beginners-guide-to-mindfulness-and-balance/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Everything begins with a seed in your mind.

Each thought, intention, or question you hold has the power to take root and grow.

What are you planting today?

Dharma Talk tonight at 7 PM ET
Join us live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp0Uvk9MVCU

The painting "Chinese Servant Walking in the Rain" by Gakuō captures tranquility through minimalism and harmonious brushwork. Its serene river landscape evokes a meditative experience. What feelings does this artwork inspire in you?
#ClevelandArt #ArtAppreciation #ZenArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.512

ZenArt - Stille in Weiss (2016)
Photo Dietmar Bachmann

Ich wünsche euch allen einen entspannten, friedlichen und schönen Sonntag.

Treatment: Zen Practice
I can accept change and find ease.

I connected deeply to this figure during my Sesshin (zen meditation retreat). Despite his body’s unwellness, he is at peace, and still makes of himself a light for others. Thank you, Ojizō-sama.

https://www.illmarks.com/treatment-zen-practice/

How artistic practice can become a form of meditation. Use painting, drawing, making music, writing, dance, and other art forms to enhance your meditation practice. @meditation #zen #zenmaster #dharma #art #music #dance #writing #meditation #zenart https://youtube.com/shorts/4Eqil9QKFAU

"The Jewel in the Lotus" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon #art #zenart #lotus #flower #digitalart #flowerart #floralart #aiart #firefly #artoftheday

How to Improve Your Focus. Artistic endeavors (such as writing, painting, drawing, and dance) can help you develop your ability to focus, meditate, and keep your mind clear. @meditation @buddhism @dhamma @dharma #art #meditate #focus #mindfulness #zen #zenart https://youtube.com/shorts/rEgKNNmqRu8

How martial arts can teach you about your mind. Martial arts practice becomes a form of meditation when you reach a flow state. #zen #meditation #flowstate #zenmaster #martialarts #mind #zenart https://youtube.com/shorts/Otnpq7sdcNo

Use meditation to overcome creative blocks and difficult challenges in your life. How to use meditation as a source of inspiration and creativity. @meditation @dharma @dhamma #art #zen #meditation #creativity #zenmaster #buddhism #zenart #inspiration #creativeblock https://youtube.com/shorts/WvclKwupRV8

The mind is the foundation of who you are. Its light illuminates our world, the universe, and beyond. The path to understanding the mind is the way. "The Mind Light Way" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon #art #zenart #digitalart #consciousness #mind #treeofconsciousness

A wave of light becomes a particle in our consciousness. "Wave of Consciousness" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon #art #zenart #wave #digitalart #consciousness #mind

How can we learn about our mind through the creative process? Add your thoughts in the comments #zen #zenmaster #dharma #art #mind #zenart #creativity https://youtube.com/shorts/m-__UcodSDU

What is the relationship between Zen, art, meditation, and creativity? @meditation @buddhism @dharma @dhamma #art #zen #meditation #creativity #zenmaster #buddhism #zenart https://youtu.be/I94JZ47Xn18

"Buddha" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon #art #zenart #buddha #digitalart #aiart #firefly #artoftheday

"Bodhisattva of Mercy" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon @buddhism #kwanseumbosal #guanyin #avalokiteśvara #bodhisattva #love #compassion #art #zenart #zenmaster #woodburning #pyrography #artoftheday

"The Path to Enlightenment" Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon @buddhism @dharma @dhamma @meditation #art #zenart #natureart #digitalart #nature #dharma #mind #spirituality #spiritualjourney #enlightenment

"Kwanseum Bosal" pyrography by Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon. @buddhism #art #zenart #dragonart #dragon #woodburning #pyrography #wooddragon #bodhisattva #guanyin #Avalokiteśvara