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    The BWW Beginner's Mind (Shoshin) Poetry Workshop

    Workshops at the Bengaluru Poetry Festival
    Bhumika Anand
    Poetry | Workshop

    Shoshin is a concept from Zen Buddhism meaning 'beginner's mind.'

     

    It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying, even at an advanced level, just as a beginner would.

     

    In this workshop, we'll explore poetry with a fresh lens while learning about key concepts that make for good poetry through discussion and activities. 

     

    What to expect from the workshop:

    You will get to: 

    • Write poems 
    • Understand the basics of writing good poetry
    • Get critiques for the poems you write 
    • Read beautiful poetry
    • Become acquainted with other poets in the city


     

    Workshop pre-work:

    • Bring ONE poem written by you to the workshop


     

    Bhumika Anand is the Founder and Director of Bangalore Writers Workshop (BWW). 

    BWW is the first-of-its-kind writing and storytelling school established in Bangalore, India since 2012. BWW fosters the creative mind and encourages a community of writers. 


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