BRUNSWICK — From Jan. 15 to Feb. 12, the Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center, located at 19 Mason St., will offer a fiveweek introduction to meditation and contemplative arts practice, “Creating as Meditation in Action.”

The course is designed for people who are interested in learning how meditation can aid in creating genuine expression in any medium, whether music, visual arts, writing, gardening, etc., or in creating a meaningful life. Through exercises, discussion and meditation instruction, this class is an introduction to Shambhala Art. Meditation practice can synchronize the mind and body cultivating a spacious mind that sees things as they are, making a natural flow of creativity and clear expression possible. No previous artistic or meditation training necessary.

The Shambhala Art Program is based on the teachings of Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as found in his book, “True Perception.” He was also a calligrapher, photographer, poet, filmmaker and Ikebana master who taught that genuine art tells the truth and has the power to wake up both the maker and the viewer. His teachings were influential for artists such as, Allen Ginsburg, Meredith Monk, Alice Walker, David Bowie and Joni Mitchell.

The class begins Thursday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon and meets weekly for a total of five weeks. For more information on the course, contact Rebekah Younger at rtyounger@comcast.net or 751-3044 and/or register online at www.shambhalabp.org.

Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center is located at 19 Mason St.