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.