Mention creativity, and what comes to mind? For many of us, creativity is the province of someone with a singular gift toiling away in service to their art. From this perspective, creativity is a solitary endeavor--the struggle of the individual to express their distinctive vision to the world.

But what if we looked at creativity through a wider lens, as a dynamic force that animates us and connects us with every being on the planet? From this perspective, creativity is not just a spark igniting the fire of inspiration. It is a way of living spontaneously from the sacred space within us--from the source of infinite potential and positive qualities, such as love, compassion, and joy.

Expression in any voice, any form that emerges from this core, has the power to heal us and benefit others. The heart of creativity is being of service. Acclaimed author and meditation master Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche draws on the ancient wisdom of the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition to guide us in developing the ability to show up fully for our lives and clear whatever blocks us from expressing our creative gifts for the greatest good.

Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Hay House Inc., Paperback, 152 pages, $16.99

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a widely respected author and teacher with students around the world. He is renowned for his deep wisdom and clear, engaging style, as well as his ability to make ancient Tibetan Bon Buddhist teachings accessible to Westerners and relevant to their lives. He founded the 3 Doors meditation program to explore the transformative power of meditation (www.the3doors.org).Tenzin Rinpoche is the spiritual director of Ligmincha International, an organization dedicated to preserving Bon Buddhist Wisdom. The author of such books as Awakening the Sacred Body, Awakening the Luminous Mind, and The True Source of Healing, he lives in California with his wife and son. You can visit him online at www.ligmincha.org or connect with his teachings on his Facebook page.

CONTENTS: Spontaneous Creativity
Introduction		xi
CHAPTER 1:	Connecting to the Source	1
CHAPTER 2:	Getting to Know Your True Self	11
CHAPTER 3:	A Journey from Openness to Manifestation	31
	A: The Power of Openness	33
	OM: The Power of Awareness	41
	HUNG: The Power of Inspiration	46
	RAM: The Power of Ripening	58
	DZA: The Power of Manifesting	74
CHAPTER 4:	The Sacred Expression of Suffering and Wisdom	81
CHAPTER 5:	Enlightened Service and Leadership	101
Index		119
Acknowledgments		129
About the Author		131