Zen Meditation, the Art of Shodo and Ensō Circles: Mindfulness, Calligraphy, and Ensō Marking as a Meditative Practice with Artist Teté Montero, Begins October 4
Three week class taught live online via Zoom
Fridays, October 4 - 18, 2024
6 – 7:20 PM EST (NYC Time)
$108 Paid Patreon Members / $111 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: All classes will be recorded for those who cannot attend live
Delve into the art of creating ensō circles, a practice that blends mindfulness, creativity, and inspiration. This course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of ensō art as a meditative practice. Commonly seen as the iconic image of Zen principles, the ensō—or “Zen circle”—represents the cyclical nature of life and its dynamic flow. Jung considered the circular shape a symbol of the wholeness of the person creating them.
Each session will incorporate lectures, mindful creative exercises, meditative prompts, journaling, and art making. The course is designed to help participants experience the here and now through free calligraphic ensō marking. This workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced artists. No prior experience in meditation or art is necessary. Join us for an exploration of ensō art making, where you’ll discover the beauty of the here and now through this mindful creative ancient practice.
Teté Montero is a Mexican artist and educator, storyteller, death doula, unicorn enchantress, and weaver, by choice. She's neurodivergent by neurology, and a self appointed renaissance woman. She apprenticed under the care of master weaver Kenzo Jo in Saori Art Weaving in Japan. In addition, she has diverse focus studies from the University of Cambridge, Harvard University, The Hospice Association, Upaya Zen Center, and the Authentic Presence Organization. Originally trained professionally in medical studies and contemplative end of life care, with a latter shift into her lifelong special interests; medieval studies, socially engaged Buddhism, fine arts, and art history. She has found her true calling via education and inspiring artists through their creative paths. She currently runs an art teaching studio in Mexico City with the ghost of her dog Kayi. She is also a practicing Buddhist.
Images; Enso, Nakahara Nantenbo, 1924, hanging scroll (detail), via The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Ensō, 19th century Taidō Sōtō (detail), via ArtsMia.
Three week class taught live online via Zoom
Fridays, October 4 - 18, 2024
6 – 7:20 PM EST (NYC Time)
$108 Paid Patreon Members / $111 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: All classes will be recorded for those who cannot attend live
Delve into the art of creating ensō circles, a practice that blends mindfulness, creativity, and inspiration. This course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of ensō art as a meditative practice. Commonly seen as the iconic image of Zen principles, the ensō—or “Zen circle”—represents the cyclical nature of life and its dynamic flow. Jung considered the circular shape a symbol of the wholeness of the person creating them.
Each session will incorporate lectures, mindful creative exercises, meditative prompts, journaling, and art making. The course is designed to help participants experience the here and now through free calligraphic ensō marking. This workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced artists. No prior experience in meditation or art is necessary. Join us for an exploration of ensō art making, where you’ll discover the beauty of the here and now through this mindful creative ancient practice.
Teté Montero is a Mexican artist and educator, storyteller, death doula, unicorn enchantress, and weaver, by choice. She's neurodivergent by neurology, and a self appointed renaissance woman. She apprenticed under the care of master weaver Kenzo Jo in Saori Art Weaving in Japan. In addition, she has diverse focus studies from the University of Cambridge, Harvard University, The Hospice Association, Upaya Zen Center, and the Authentic Presence Organization. Originally trained professionally in medical studies and contemplative end of life care, with a latter shift into her lifelong special interests; medieval studies, socially engaged Buddhism, fine arts, and art history. She has found her true calling via education and inspiring artists through their creative paths. She currently runs an art teaching studio in Mexico City with the ghost of her dog Kayi. She is also a practicing Buddhist.
Images; Enso, Nakahara Nantenbo, 1924, hanging scroll (detail), via The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Ensō, 19th century Taidō Sōtō (detail), via ArtsMia.
Three week class taught live online via Zoom
Fridays, October 4 - 18, 2024
6 – 7:20 PM EST (NYC Time)
$108 Paid Patreon Members / $111 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: All classes will be recorded for those who cannot attend live
Delve into the art of creating ensō circles, a practice that blends mindfulness, creativity, and inspiration. This course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of ensō art as a meditative practice. Commonly seen as the iconic image of Zen principles, the ensō—or “Zen circle”—represents the cyclical nature of life and its dynamic flow. Jung considered the circular shape a symbol of the wholeness of the person creating them.
Each session will incorporate lectures, mindful creative exercises, meditative prompts, journaling, and art making. The course is designed to help participants experience the here and now through free calligraphic ensō marking. This workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced artists. No prior experience in meditation or art is necessary. Join us for an exploration of ensō art making, where you’ll discover the beauty of the here and now through this mindful creative ancient practice.
Teté Montero is a Mexican artist and educator, storyteller, death doula, unicorn enchantress, and weaver, by choice. She's neurodivergent by neurology, and a self appointed renaissance woman. She apprenticed under the care of master weaver Kenzo Jo in Saori Art Weaving in Japan. In addition, she has diverse focus studies from the University of Cambridge, Harvard University, The Hospice Association, Upaya Zen Center, and the Authentic Presence Organization. Originally trained professionally in medical studies and contemplative end of life care, with a latter shift into her lifelong special interests; medieval studies, socially engaged Buddhism, fine arts, and art history. She has found her true calling via education and inspiring artists through their creative paths. She currently runs an art teaching studio in Mexico City with the ghost of her dog Kayi. She is also a practicing Buddhist.
Images; Enso, Nakahara Nantenbo, 1924, hanging scroll (detail), via The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Ensō, 19th century Taidō Sōtō (detail), via ArtsMia.