Opening the Good Eye: Miksang Photography

Michael Wood and Julie DuBose

March 28–31, 2013

Tuition $275 + 3 nights

Michael Wood

Julie DuBose

Drawing from the Dharma Art teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, we will explore the discipline and delight of Miksang (Tibetan for “good eye”), or direct seeing – perception-based photography. This program will help us develop the ability to synchronize the mind and eye so that habitual patterns of seeing and labeling dissolve in a moment of stunning, vivid perception. Through visual exercises and assignments, we will cultivate the confidence to directly connect with what we see and then precisely express that experience with our cameras. Please bring a digital camera and a portable flash drive.

Click here to take a look at some Miksang Photos featured in our recent blog post as well as a fascinating interview with Julie Dubose on “Photography as an Expression of Eye, Mind and Heart.”

Program Details

Date and Time Details: Program ends at 5pm on Sunday. Please make your return travel plans accordingly.

Arrival / Departure:

Registration takes place from 2:00–5:00p.m. on your program start date. All participants and volunteer staff must check in at our Guest Registration house. Please arrive before 5:00 p.m. to check in and settle into your accommodations. Your program begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by an orientation at 7:30 p.m. The Guest Registration house closes at 5:30 p.m. after which no one is available to provide information or orient you to your accommodations.

Program ends at 5pm on Sunday. Please make your return travel plans accordingly.

Financial aid is available for this program.