The Zen Art Center

The Jewel in the Lotus

What is the mind? 

To cultivate this flower, sow the seed.

To see the seed blossom, clear your mind.

To clear your mind, remain focused on your mantra.

Your mantra is like the jewel in the lotus,

“Om mani padme hum”

When the mind is clear, its light radiates throughout the universe.

As the jewel in the lotus reflects emptiness like a mirror,

The light illuminates the mind.

This is “The Mind Light Way."

By Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon

The Mind Light Way is the guiding philosophy of The Zen Art Center

Upcoming Classes in July!

Here is the schedule for meditation sessions and creative groups next month:

Explore your mind!

Meditation class and Dharma Talk, Thursday, July 18th, 7-8:00

Write and inspire!

The Zen Writer's and Poet's Society, Sunday, July 21st, 3:30-5

Create and Share!

Zen Artist's Collective | Art Group, Saturday, July 27th, 3:30-5:00

Click the buttons below for more information and to sign up:

Why do we exist?

Science helps us understand so much about ourselves and the universe, but how do we understand the things beyond the grasp our knowledge?

This month we discuss how you can use Zen and meditation to find the answers to these questions.

Sign-up to attend the next Meditation Meet-up & Dharma talk, Thursday 6/20/2024 7-8

Or watch it remotely on YouTube.

Buddhism, Meditation, & Enlightenment

There are many approaches to Buddhism, but how can you incorporate meditation into your life and ultimately attain enlightenment.

Check out our YouTube channel for more videos and art reels:

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Support The Zen Art Center by Shopping at our Stores!!!

Get ready for summer with cool new T-Shirts!

Also, tapestries, puzzles, greeting cards, wall art, hoodies, mugs, and t-shirts

available in the Etsy store & Shopify!

Join Our New Meetup Group!!!

Follow us on social media!!!

Now on Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, & TikTok!

Also News from the archives, Published Poems, Interviews and Meditation Techniques

Listen to poetry and an interview with Zen Master Rizzon

on the Open Reading Radio Show

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Thank you for your support! 

Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon

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