Naropa University
Convocation, 2001
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Naropa University Convocation, 2002 |
Naropa University
Convocation, 2003 |
Naropa University Convocation, 2004
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Buddhist, Christian Conf. 2005 |
Naropa University Convocation, 2006 |
Lucien Wilson 90th Birthday
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Naropa University
Convocation,
2007 |
Naropa University
Convocation,
2007 (DETAIL) |
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It is annual tradition at Naropa University Convocation for the president to draw seven names out of a hat. If he draws your name, you stand up and recite a spontaneous line of poetry, and then the next person whose name is drawn adds to the first line of poetry until seven names have been drawn.
 I am at the front of the Performing Arts Center with my paint, brushes and paper. I write as people recite, and in the end we have a painting.
This work has evolved into doing other kinds of performance calligraphy, including weddings and celebrations.
The image at left is from the Buddhist-Christian
Conference at Naropa University: Spontaneous poetry with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Father Thomas Keating.
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all images © Laurie Doctor 1999 - 2008
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