Contemplative Arts

Within certain Buddhist lineages, particularly
those of Japan and Tibet, the arts have been used and
valued as a way to understand the teachings. Seen from
this perspective, the arts created a bridge between
monastic practice and being in the everyday world.

We call our contemplative arts program "Nalanda," in
honor of the 11th century Indian university that
welcomed teachings and disciplines from many different
traditions. Each of these disciplines represents a
genuine contemplative path, and together they bring
beauty, vividness, and wisdom to our lives and
community.

The Madison Shambhala Center offers three major
programs of Contemplative Arts: Miksang (Contemplative
Photography), Contemplative Writing, and occasionally,
Kalapa Ikebana (Contemplative Flower Arranging). We
also celebrate the annual Shambhala Arts Day every
March, and open the center for the city-wide Gallery
Night twice a year.

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Madison Shambhala Center
408 S Baldwin Street, Madison,  WI 53707
Tel. 608 441 8868    Email: madisonshambhala@tds.net