A Photographer’s Journey Through Moments of Awareness and Healing

Embark on a visual journey through moments of clarity and healing with photographer John Einarsen in this TEDxKyoto talk. Explore the mindful vision of beauty captured through Einarsen's lens as he shares his experiences as a long-term Kyoto resident. Discover the principles of Miksang Contemplative Photography and how they have influenced Einarsen's approach to capturing genuine perceptions. Learn about his various photography books, including "This Very Moment," "Kyoto: The Forest Within the Gate," and "Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto." Gain insights into Einarsen's philosophy on honoring and expressing the pure, unasked-for offerings from the universe through photography. Understand the significance of his work in founding Kyoto Journal, a quarterly magazine providing insights from Asia, and his recognition with the Commissioner's Award of the Japanese Cultural Affairs Agency in 2013.

A photographer’s journey through moments of awareness and healing | John Einarsen | TEDxKyoto