John Einarsen is the Miksang Institute Representative in Asia
“I live in Kyoto, Japan, where I edit a magazine, Kyoto Journal. My first encounter with a Miksang image—a simple cup of coffee—was a year or so after I had helped curate an exhibition on Peace Photography in Yokohama, Japan. I was struck by how peaceful, real, and still the Miksang image was. It manifested peace. This was true Peace Photography. And so I had to find out what this was all about. Fortunately, I was able to study with the Miksang Institute several times over many years. My journey with this approach to seeing continues to this day.
Through the guidance of Michale Wood and Julie DuBose, I learned to see all over again, to come to the world with fresh eyes. When we return to fundamental aspects of visual perception, we begin to cultivate an open mind and still heart, and turn our awareness outward. We then begin to see anew.
Such seeing is now with me every day and encountering a fresh perception brings me such joy. I want to share this approach with others.”
