5 things photography helps you appreciate in life | Felisa Tan | TEDxYouth@SWA

17 May 2024 (7 months ago)
5 things photography helps you appreciate in life | Felisa Tan | TEDxYouth@SWA

Photography and Zen Buddhism

  • Photography fosters curiosity and a sense of wonder, akin to the beginner's mind in Zen Buddhism.
  • Photography's use of frames creates ambiguity and magic, revealing and concealing simultaneously.

The Role of Writing in Photography

  • Writing helps photographers clarify their curiosity and connect with others.

Honesty and Love in Photography

  • Honesty in photography allows capturing subjects' true nature.
  • Love is central to creation, fostering tenderness, respect, and the dissolution of boundaries.

The Process of Making Photographs

  • Making photographs involves giving attention, intelligence, and presence to create something new, rather than merely taking them.

Gratitude and Optimism

  • Recognizing uplifting moments and practicing gratitude can sustain hope and optimism during challenging times.

Photography and the Nature of Life

  • Photography teaches mindfulness and acceptance of life's impermanence, leading to questions about identity.
  • Identity is not fixed but constantly evolving, requiring continuous rediscovery of one's voice.

Beauty and Transience

  • Beauty lies in transience, as cherishing things more fully comes from recognizing their potential decay.

The Transformative Power of Art

  • Art, including photography, serves as a gateway to a transformative spiritual journey, deepening understanding of oneself, others, and the world.

Reality and Choice

  • Reality is shaped by our perceptions, and we always have a choice in how we respond to life.

The Speaker's Question

  • The speaker concludes with a thought-provoking question: "What kind of meaning do you intend to make out of this life?"

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