Join us at Vacant Assembly for a guided exploration of direct experience.

This workshop is designed to cultivate presence through the grounded practice of mindfulness meditation and the tactile flow of brush and ink, concluding with a shared tea tasting.

The Flow of the Afternoon:

Arrival & Settling In
Gather at Vacant Assembly at 2:30 PM for a 2:35 PM start. Take a moment to transition into the space.
Welcome
An introduction to the afternoon’s practice.
Foundations of Mindfulness Practice
A brief discussion on the foundations of the practice, establishing the context for the afternoon.
Guided Meditation
A 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation on the cushions, focusing on the breath.
Mindful Walking
A slow, deliberate walking break to transition from stillness to action.
Introduction to Brushwork
Guidance on East Asian ink painting as a mindful practice, exploring how the deliberate movement of breath, ink, and water serves as an active meditation.
Individual Art Practice
A period of tactile focus. Participants will practice mark-making before completing a final piece of artwork.
Communal Art Assembly & Mindful Washing
Individual pieces are brought together to form a single, shared artwork. A guided, mindful washing of the brushes and materials.
Tea Tasting & Connection
We will share tea, traditional East Asian biscuits, and conversation to close the afternoon.

Contact the host of Slow Session II: Meditation | Ink | Tea

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