2026: A Year of Clarity
Reserving your spot for our workshops has never been made easier! Browse through the list of workshops below and add/reserve as many as you’d like. Have a questions? Contact us.
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Our Workshops
Move beyond sentimentality into the Zen practice of Metta. We will explore how to cultivate a heart that is both resilient and open, focusing on compassion as a practical tool for daily life rather than just a feeling.
Feb 14 | 3pm
A tactile practice in microcosm. Build your own desktop Zen garden to take home. This session explores the principles of Zen aesthetics—simplicity and naturalness—as a physical anchor for your home or office. All material will be provided.
May 9 | 3pm
The discipline of the single stroke. Practice the traditional art of Zen calligraphy, where the brush reveals the state of the mind. This is a workshop on absolute focus and the beauty of impermanence. All material will be provided. Go back home with your own beautiful artwork.
Embracing the silence of the dark. On the shortest day of the year, we turn inward. We will use the "economy of words" found in Zen poetry to reflect on the year past and the stillness of the season. We will use meditation and prompts to create beautiful haikus.
Dec 19 | 3pm
This workshop uses creative prompts and meditation to help expand our writing horizon. Writing as a meditative discipline, bypasses the ego and tap into your authentic voice. No "writing talent" is required—only your presence.
Mar 28 | 3pm
The peak of light is the peak of clarity. We will focus on nervous system regulation and sharpening your "inner authority," learning to distinguish the voice of intuition from the noise of anxiety.
June 20 | 3pm
Reclaiming the receptive. An exploration of the intuitive, creative, and "dark" (yin) aspects of the feminine through a Zen lens. A space for movement, reflection, and empowerment.
Sept 26 | 3pm
Includes a deck of cards and crystals. This workshop teaches you how to use oracle cards as a mirror for the present moment rather than a tool for "fortune-telling." We will focus on the art of asking high-quality questions and using imagery to bypass the analytical mind, allowing your own inner wisdom to surface with clarity.
April 11 | 3pm
Frequency as a healing, meditative path. Use the resonance of sound to release stored physical tension and realign your energy. A restorative session focused on deep listening and somatic release.
July 25 | 3pm
A community gathering focused on shared presence. No formal workshop—just a time for the "Mind Light" family to break bread, practice gratitude, and enjoy the simplicity of being together.
Nov 21 | 3pm
Important notes:
All workshops are held at the Mind Light Way School of Zen, 86 Joy St, Somerville MA Studio 5R.
Standard Workshops: $40 | Premium Workshops (): $60–$65 | Community Events: $25*
(*) Premium Workshops: These sessions involve specialized materials (such as calligraphy supplies or garden elements) or provide an intensified, deep-dive curriculum requiring additional preparation and resources.