by Kim Ort | Jun 3, 2014 | Belonging / Connection, Contemplation, Quotes, Spirituality, Zen Buddhism
** Books mentioned have Amazon affiliate links, meaning I make a few cents if you purchase through my link. I only recommend books that I’ve read. As I sit at my computer writing, the screen door is open and I can feel the warmth of the day on my skin. My dog sleeps...
by Kim Ort | Jan 21, 2014 | Attention, Contemplative Photographers, Inspiration, People, Zen Buddhism
In his classic book, The Zen of Creativity (paid link), photographer, writer, and Zen master John Daido Loori describes the first time he saw his workshop leader, photographer Minor White: “He was a striking figure, well over six feet tall, with a flowing mane...
by Kim Ort | Oct 18, 2012 | Books, Contemplation, Education, Spirituality, Zen Buddhism
I am not a Buddhist, but I love learning about Buddhism. It gives me guidance in how to live here and now and resonates well with contemplative photography. I first got a taste of Zen Buddhism in the classic book and my favourite of all time, Zen and the Art of...
