About us
The Zen Art Center is dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of Zen and meditation to enhance the art of life. We believe that Zen, as the practice of deepening our understanding of the mind, can be seamlessly integrated with any creative endeavor that captures our heart and spirit.
Our center welcomes individuals from diverse art and non-art backgrounds, offering a supportive space for exploring the synergy between Zen, meditation, and artistic expression.
Upcoming events
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- Network event$40.00
Zen Inquiry Circle | Online Discussion Group
·OnlineOnline1 attendee from 1 groupThe Zen Inquiry Circle is a space for members of our community to explore Zen together through open inquiry and discussion. Each session centers around a theme drawn from Dharma talks, the Zen History blog, ongoing writing, or questions that arise in practice.
Together, we look at how these ideas relate to our own lives and experience, and use the group as a way to deepen understanding through shared reflection.
A short passage may be shared beforehand to guide the conversation, but there is no preparation required.
This class is only available to Inner Circle Members and Path to Mastery students.
RSVP Required to Attend: Zen Inquiry Circle1 attendee from this group - $20.00
Beginner Bollywood Dance Class | Boston | Somerville | Cambridge
The Zen Art Center, 86 Joy Street, Studio 5R, Somerville, MA, USBeginner Bollywood Dance Class – No Experience Needed
Join us for a relaxed and beginner-friendly Bollywood dance session.
No prior dance experience is required.Reserve Your Spot
To attend the class:• RSVP for the event
• Send payment ($20/person) via Venmo to @Ashita-DadlaniYour spot is confirmed once payment is received. Space is limited.
In this class we will:
• Learn a few simple Bollywood dance steps
• Practice them slowly and combine them into a short routine
• Enjoy the music and movement in a supportive, no-pressure environmentSome weeks we may revisit parts of a song so everyone has time to get comfortable with the steps.
This class is perfect for:
• Complete beginners
• Anyone curious about Bollywood dance
• People looking for a light and joyful weekend activityWhat to bring
• Comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
The class will be barefoot.About the instructor:
This event will be hosted by Mind Light Way School of Zen Community Ambassador Ashita Dadlani. For more details you can contact her directly via email:
contact.empowerandflow@gmail.comA direct link to her event can also be found here:
https://www.meetup.com/empower-flow-life-coaching-for-personal-transformation/events/313241593/NOTE: This class has limited capacity. RSVP and advance payment are required to attend.
4 attendees - Network event
Guided Meditation Boston | Somerville
·HybridThe Zen Art Center, 86 Joy Street, Studio 5R, Somerville, MA, US6 attendees from 1 groupHow do you meditate? What are some different types of meditation? How can you apply meditation to various parts of your life? Whether you're curious about these questions or simply wish to be part of a meditation community cultivating mindfulness, this class provides a welcoming environment for everyone.
Led by Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon, the session begins with an introduction to meditation, covering some reasons to meditate and exploring various forms of meditation. In this class, we'll learn how to incorporate breathing, gratitude, forgiveness, affirmations, art, exercise, and daily activities into our meditation practice.
Following the meditation session, Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon will take questions from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions to deepen their understanding of meditation, Zen, life, or even the mind itself!
All are welcome to attend, regardless of prior experience or background. While the class is free of charge, donations are greatly appreciated to support the Zen Art Center's mission to cultivate inner peace and harmony in the world. Your generosity enables us to expand our schedule of offerings and continue serving our community.
Studio 5R is on the 1st floor, call 781-530-0753 if the front door is locked.
You can also attend remotely via livestream on YouTube @zenartcenter:
Zen Art Center - YouTube6 attendees from this group
Past events
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