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Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon

My art and writing spring from the emptiness that precedes each word and line. As a Zen master, I study the mind not only as the ground of awareness, but as the source of all creation. Poetry is not a product of the mind, but a direct channel into it — something we access through meditation, mindfulness, and connection with the creative energy of love that unites us all.

Zen is a path of open inquiry and experiential wisdom. It welcomes all people — regardless of background or belief — into a direct relationship with their own mind and the unfolding moment. My creative work is an extension of this practice: a way of translating the inexpressible into form through vivid imagery, metaphor, and beauty. It is also a form of teaching — showing how inspiration arises through meditative practice, and how the written word or a work of art can become a mirror for the mind.

At the heart of my work is a desire to explore and share the internal landscape we all experience — to reveal how our common inner world, when expressed through art and poetry, becomes a wellspring of compassion. I believe that the beautiful expression of love and shared experience is among the most powerful antidotes to the suffering and alienation so prevalent in our society. Through our words, our creativity, and presence in each moment, we are reminded that we are not separate — and that insight becomes the root of transformation.

Sebastian Rizzon
Poet | Zen Master | Artist
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 429-8024 • sebastian.rizzon@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sebastian-rizzon
YouTube: youtube.com/@zenartcenter
Website: www.mindlightway.org

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BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Into the Mind (Completed Manuscript)
A poetic exploration of Zen lessons woven with the verse and prose narrative of my personal journey through thirteen years of training at a Zen temple. Over fifty original poems illuminate the heart of Zen principles and practice through vivid imagery and metaphor, offering an intuitive guide to the realm of the mind. Currently seeking publication.

The Mind Light Way (In Editing)
An exploration of Dharma through poetry, guiding readers to a deeper understanding of love, compassion, meditation, and creativity through a full range of poetic forms. Includes narrative reflections on the founding of the Mind Light Way School of Zen and the connection between inner practice and outward expression.

Sangha (In Editing)
A poetry manuscript in development exploring Sangha (community) and the application of Zen practice in the broader society. Focused on expressing our interconnectedness and the role of creativity in opening minds and cultivating a more compassionate world through artistic and spiritual insight.