THE CREATIVE BUDDHIST NEWSLETTER

Dear Subscriber First Name,

This month sees the return of an article I wrote a few years ago. It is titled ‘Finding the Dharma in modern culture.’ Recently I was doing some work on my website and checking which keywords people were searching for. ‘Anal sex’ ranked relatively high on the list! It hit me that I’d tagged this post with that phrase; it does appear in it, after all. Is it a positive outcome that so many people looking into anal sex are learning about Dharma along the way?

After all, the article is about finding the Dharma everywhere, and that includes in the bedroom! Of course now you’ll have to read the article. This is what is known on the internet as ‘clickbait’ 😉

February’s Dharma Bundle explores how modern culture intersects with the Dharma, a topic I’ve been passionate about for a long time, as many of you know. This newsletter’s recurring “On My Radar” segment showcases monthly selections of Dharma-related podcasts, films, books, and cultural pieces.

When we realise a lot of what we love in the world of art and culture also speaks the Dharma to us, it can be very integrating. In this bundle, we are encouraged to notice and honour the affinities we feel. Why does that song move us so much? Or why does that painting seem to calm our nervous system? Or, speaking personally, how come I feel so happy when I watch Gogglebox (the answer is in one of the videos!)

If you are not yet part of the Dharma Bundle community, I’d love for you to join us. Just £9 a month unlocks access to videos, audio meditations, and creative assignments. Each month features a Zoom gathering on a specific theme, and you’re invited! Membership includes all previous bundles. Feel free to cancel or rejoin at any time.

The February Dharma Bundle
Dharma vibes:
finding Dharma in modern culture

Let’s bring a little life and light to February by dwelling on the art and culture we truly love and seeing if we can find the Dharma there. Here’s what you’ll find in February’s bundle;

• Article: Finding Dharma in modern culture

• Video or audio: What does it mean for the Dharma to be everywhere?

• Video: Dharma in art, photography, film and TV

• Spotify playlist: Dharma vibes

• Creative Assignment: “I don't know much about art, but I know what I like” - honouring your own affinities with art

• Video: Zoom workshop recording

LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP
Finding Dharma in the art and culture we truly love.

📅 Saturday, 8th February
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM (GMT)