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Online Miksang Masterclass 

The ultimate practice day for every Miksang practitioner who needs heartfelt inspiration

12

12 monthly Saturdays exploring in-depth your Miksang practice at home

8+

Each Masterclass focusses on one of the basic aspects of Miksang Photography

4+

Every Miksang Masterclass you will have at least 4 successful Miksang 'equivalents'

Your Miksang Practice at Home

Practicing Miksang Photography regularly can be challenging when you don’t have access to a nearby Miksang group, a buddy, or opportunities to attend live Masterclasses or Retreats.


Embrace the continuity of Miksang right at home, connecting with your online Miksang community. Explore your pure perceptions and unique visual richness, giving genuine photographic expression in your familiar surroundings, wherever you may be. Appreciate your sense perceptions as fresh moments appear unexpectedly, bringing beauty from "nowhere" into the “now, here.”
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"When you’re photographing you’re not trying to push a point to explain something, to prove something. The first impression is central, the first glance is shock, surprise...it jumps at you. It comes by itself.


And poetry is the essence of everything."

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Keep your Miksang practice active & alive

Rekindle the spark of your Miksang “Good Eye” by practicing awake looking, fresh seeing, and deepening your Miksang Photography. Like any mindfulness practice, Miksang requires dedication and consistency to fully flourish. Simply thinking about it or snapping a quick smartphone photo doesn’t provide the full experience. It’s natural to sometimes feel that daily life, thoughts, or busyness take over and your Miksang practice fades.

Reconnect with a gentle heart and fresh eyes

In this interactive online Masterclass, you’ll enjoy a full day of practice. Connect with Miksang friends across Europe, meet new faces, and bring fresh seeing into your everyday life.

Class format: 2 Zoom sessions & self-practice

Your practice day includes a morning and an afternoon Zoom session. In the morning, we’ll introduce a key aspect of the Miksang practice to explore, followed by a visual exercise and a personal Miksang assignment. After practicing on your own, you’ll select 12 photos for the image review and discussion in the afternoon session.

Participants about the online Miksang Masterclass

Full attention to Miksang Fundamentals & my practice

In every Masterclass, we explore in-depth aspects of the four core principles of Miksang Photography, grounding both the basics and your personal practice:

1. State of Seeing — Cultivating pure perception by aligning mind, heart, and eyes in a state of true seeing

2. Being available and 'fresh' — Practicing openness and perceptiveness in the present moment, tuning in to awake eyes and being receptive.

3. Visual Luminous — Embracing the limitless beauty in everyday sights, discovering visual poetry in infinite perceptions.

4. The Miksang Method — Practicing full presence; stopping, standing still, allowing, letting it in, looking deeply, and applying visual discernment to give genuine photographic expression.

Pure Perception & obstacles in practice

What obstacles are you encountering in your Miksang practice?
  • Do you find yourself postponing practice, leaving your camera at home, or thinking, “I’ll take a picture later”?
  • Has your sense of freshness faded?
  • Is it challenging to come to a full stop, or do you often feel restless or bored?
  • Do you recognize fresh moments but think, “I don’t need to take this picture” or “I’ve already taken a similar one”?
  • Have you slipped back into conventional shooting habits?
  • Do you often think, “I’ll shoot when there’s more light,” “when it’s warmer,” or “when it’s less rainy”?
  • Is Miksang primarily an outdoor activity for you? How can you stay inspired indoors—at home, at work, or in your neighbourhood?
  • What do you need to rekindle the excitement and joy you felt when you first began with Miksang Photography?

Poetry is the essence

The emphasis in Miksang Photography lies on the process of visual perception. Like an Enso—the Japanese practice of drawing a circle in a single stroke—you begin with an open mind, recognising each fresh perception one at a time, allowing it in, and fully understanding it before taking a picture. Giving photographic expression to your perception is crucial.

As a meditation-in-action, Miksang Photography  embodies fresh seeing, inviting you to explore the infinite beauty with equanimity and openness. 

Pausing and practising precision before pressing the release button is deeply satisfying, stabilising the joy and elegance of the Miksang approach.

Online Miksang Masterclass
  • Yearly 12 Miksang Masterclasses
  • In English 🇬🇧 
  • Format: 2 online sessions per class
  • Min. 3 - max. 10 participants 
  • Online review of everyone's selection Miksang pictures
  • Recordings available: talks, exercises & reviews 🎬 

Ready to bring more Miksang into your life? 

10x Masterclass

Optional: 10x recordings from €100 for €45

€ 697-
€487
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Valid: 2 years
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4x  Masterclass

Opt: 4x recordings from €40 for €20

€ 277
€227
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Valid: 1 year
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1x  Masterclass

Opt: 1x recording for €10

€ 77
€67
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Valid: 1 time
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“Thanks for the class on last Saturday. I feel something shifted and the necessity to apply some discipline in order to achieve a regular practice really resonates with me. To support myself I decided to start with a Miksang Diary, posting a daily foto on Facebook and Instagram. I am very happy and grateful for the inspiration!”
Anjali Korf, Portugal

Calendar 2025

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11

JAN

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

The Intention of One
6 of 8 places available

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15

FEB

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

On Daily Integration

6 of 8 places available

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8

MARCH

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

The Intention of One

7 of 8 places available

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19

APRIL

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

The Intention of One
6 of 8 places available

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MAY

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

On Daily Integration

6 of 8 places available

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JUNE

10:00

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Online Masterclass 

On Daily Integration

6 of 8 places available

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26

JULY

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

Infinite Unfolding
7of 8 places available

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9

AUGUST

10:00

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Online Masterclass 

On Slow Photography

7 of 8 places available

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SEPT

10:00

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Online Masterclass 

Infinite Unfolding

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OCT

10:00 (AMT)

Online Masterclass 

On Layers
8 of 8 places available

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15

NOV

10:00

(AMT)

Online Masterclass 

The intention of One

8 of 8 places available

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DEC

10:00

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Online Masterclass 

The Intention of One

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What can I expect from a Miksang Masterclass?

  • Every Masterclass you explore in-depth aspects of the Miksang practice
  • Stabilizing the Heart of Miksang practice - being available
  • Crystalizing intentions & the intention of no-intention in your Miksang photography
  • Bringing your heart, mind and eyes on the same axis
  • Discovering more of the everyday beauty in your familiair surroundings
  • Embracing the richness of the everyday and ordinary beauty 
  • Embodying the simplicity of looking, seeing and genuine photographic expression
  • The joy of mental noise-free strolling, settling in not-knowing what you will see
  • Balancing non-suppressing and discomfort within reference-free receptivity
  • Stepping out of shyness or overthinking - dissolving the obstacle of not shooting
  • Letting go of artistic/photographic ambition, shifting  your loyalty to authentic expression
  • Gathering with your Miksang buddies for inspiration
  • Slowing down with relaxation-in-action, meditation-in-action
  • Remembering the delight and satisfaction when practicing Miksang!
  • Stabilizing your confidence in your Miksang practice and your Miksang pictures
  • Developing confidence in your camera skills
  • Learning to select your Miksang photos; choose 'fresh'
  • Always successful Miksang photos! (even if you think it's not...)
  • Ultimate kindness to yourself, befriending yourself in each learning phase
In each Masterclass, you'll dive deeper into specific aspects of the Miksang practice, gaining greater clarity and stability, confidence, and joy in your photographic journey
  • Stabilize the Heart of Miksang practice: Strengthen the core of your Miksang practice, crystalizing both intention & no-intention in your Miksang photography
  • Align Heart, Mind and Eyes: Discover everyday beauty in familiar surroundings by bringing your self in full alignment
  • Embracing Ordinary Beauty: Appreciate the richness and simplicity of the everyday world, expressing this through genuine photographic expression
  • Stillness in Strolling: Experience the joy of wandering without expectation, settling into a relaxed state of “not-knowing.”
  • Balance Receptivity and Discomfort: Cultivate openness without suppressing discomfort, allowing genuine receptivity in the present moment.
  • Overcome Shyness and Overthinking: Step out of hesitation, dissolving the urge to hold back or “overthink” each shot.
  • Shift from Ambition to Authenticity: Let go of artistic or photographic ambition, fostering true loyalty to authentic expression.
  • Gather Inspiration Together: Connect with your Miksang buddies, sharing inspiration and deepening your practice together.
  • Slow Down: Enjoy relaxation-in-action and meditation-in-action, bringing mindful ease to every step.
  • Find Joy and Satisfaction: Remember the delight and fulfillment that arise from practicing Miksang.
  • Build Confidence: Stabilize your confidence in Miksang photography and become more comfortable with your camera.
  • Curate with Freshness: Learn to select your Miksang photos by what feels “fresh”.
  • Celebrate Your Photos: Embrace the success of every Miksang photo, even when it may seem it's not successful
  • Practice Ultimate Kindness: Befriend yourself, approaching each moment and photographic expression with kindness.
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"Just like that, something strikes you, out of nowhere, unexpectedly and suddenly.

Every jolt, every flash of perception - small or slightly larger - is your feast!

Your heart speaks directly, vividly and whispers in the language of pure visual poetry.

Come to a full stop, calm and still, look deeper.

Act photographically, genuinely, confidently and shaky.

As an equivalent says more than a 1000 words"

Hèlen Vink
                   

Questions about the online Miksang Masterclass

What if I haven't practiced Miksang Photography for a long time? Can I join?

Yes, then especially you should join! Once you have been introduced to your fresh seeing, and practiced several assignments: the experience of fresh seeing will never leave your 'system'. However, to bring your experience of fresh into photographing is what needs to be practiced and that is what these Miksang Masterclass days are also for.

What equipment do I need?

You need a digital camera with charged batteries, either a compact or hybrid or reflex camera. You need access to internet for the online sessions, and a computer or laptop so you can join the morning session and the afternoon session.

When and at what time are the online sessions?

You can find the dates above this section. The Miksang Masterclass starts at 10am in the morning until +/- 11.30am. Then you go out and about with the Miksang assignment. We meet again online at 4.30pm in the afternoon. Then you have also selected your Miksang pictures.

What if I have to miss a Miksang Masterclass day?

That is unfortunate of course, because we would love to have you in the class, but it is not a problem at all because you can join the next Masterclass.

Do I need to follow all the scheduled dates?

No. Check if the already scheduled dates for the Miksang Masterclass fit in your schedule and put the dates that work for you in your calendar!

I am not familiar with an online class, how do I join?

Don't worry. Once you have booked a Miksang Masterclass you receive automatically a link and you just need to follow the steps. Make sure that for the first time you join the Miksang Masterclass, you have set up your computer with the software/system of Webinargeek a few days before or latest the day before.

Is the Miksang Masterclass live? Or can I follow it later?

The Miksang Masterclass is live and your attendance is required in the morning and in the afternoon. In between you practice the Miksang assignment and select your pictures. Also, you can purchase the recording of the day so you can follow it later in your own time. This means you have to buy a Masterclass day or use 1 of the 4 you already have purchased.

Do I need to be good with technical stuff?

Don't worry. You just need to follow the steps for Webinargeek to join the online Miksang Masterclass. In the afternoon you send your selection of pictures either with wetransfer.com to me or you show them online on your own computer during the review. I will guide you through these steps.

How long do I have access to the Miksang Masterclasses?

You can use your one day Masterclass for the first upcoming date, and you can use the 4 Masterclass days (3+1 for free) within 2 years. You can always purchase 1 or 4 new Masterclasses.

                 
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