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Creativity, meditation,
and the beauty of a life well-lived

“The object isn’t to make art.
It’s to be in that wonderful state
that makes art inevitable.”
~ Robert Henri

Creativity, meditation,
and the beauty of a life well-lived

“The object isn’t to make art.
It’s to be in that wonderful state
that makes art inevitable.”
~ Robert Henri

WRITING

Hugh’s books, articles, and conversations with creative thought leaders

TEACHING

Upcoming classes on writing, creativity, and meditation practice

MENTORING

Personal coaching on writing, meditation, and mindful leadership

CREATIVITY

Exploring the link between meditation and the creative spirit

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"Hugh’s approach to teaching meditation is like an editor helping a writer find just the right word. He helps his students clear out the cobwebs and reveal the clarity of thought that meditation can bring. Studying under him was a singular experience that will surely change my life forever."
~ Cory Johnson, journalist and investor
"Hugh illuminates his teaching with storytelling and an infectious good humor. He also knows the magical and transformative connection between making art and living in the now."
~ Anna Douglas, a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center
"Hugh writes, speaks, teaches, and lives in accord with the teachings of the Buddha. He combines reason and passion with conviction."
~ George Mumford, meditation teacher and author ofThe Mindful Athlete
"Hugh changes the energy in any room he’s in. He has a way of meeting each of us where we are and lighting a path for our next steps."
~ Joan Ryan, sportswriter and author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry
"Hugh’s inspiring presence and deep curiosity allow him to tap directly into life’s creative currents. He has the rare gift of being able to help others awaken to and live from those sacred currents."
~ Tara Brach, meditation teacher and author of Radical Compassion

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San Francisco Bay Area event!

The Power of Story
Creating Riveting Narratives

A new five-week writing workshop with Hugh Delehanty

Wednesdays, Sept. 30 – Oct. 28
Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA

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The Magic of Mindfulness

Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg interviews Hugh and his wife, novelist Barbara Graham, about writing the thing you’re afraid of most.

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Meet Hugh

Hugh Delehanty is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a National Magazine Award-winning editor, and a experienced meditation teacher with more than 30 years of practice focusing on creativity and mindfulness.

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Author Mark Matousek talks with Hugh about his creative journey.
Mark Matousek photo: Eliza Gatfield

Conversations

Hugh’s interviews with prominent writers, artist’s and thought leaders

Anne Lamott
photo: Drew Altizer Photography

Author Anne Lamott on bribing herself to write and her creative secret: “Be where your butt is.”
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on fighting for social justice and living his childhood dream of becoming a writer.
Novelist Colson Whitehead on his creative rituals (or lack thereof) and what he learned about writing from watching horror movies.
Author Margaret Atwood on her dubious view of fame and the joys and perils of late-life creativity.
Humorist David Sedaris on the under-appreciated value of self-doubt. “I think self-esteem is overrated. If you’re going to push yourself and continue to grow, you need a really healthy amount of self-doubt. I thank my father for that.”

For more Conversations, click here.

“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.”
~ Bill Moyers

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WRITING

TEACHING

MENTORING

CREATIVITY

"Hugh illuminates his teaching with storytelling and an infectious good humor. He also knows the magical and transformative connection between making art and living in the now."
~ Anna Douglas, a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

"Hugh writes, speaks, teaches, and lives in accord with the teachings of the Buddha. He combines reason and passion with conviction."
~ George Mumford, meditation teacher and author ofThe Mindful Athlete

"Hugh changes the energy in any room he’s in. He has a way of meeting each of us where we are and lighting a path for our next steps."
~ Joan Ryan, sportswriter and author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry

"Hugh’s inspiring presence and deep curiosity allow him to tap directly into life’s creative currents. He has the rare gift of being able to help others awaken to and live from those sacred currents."
~ Tara Brach, meditation teacher and author of Radical Compassion

The Power of Story
Creating Riveting Narratives

The Magic of Mindfulness

Meet Hugh

Conversations

WRITING

TEACHING

MENTORING

CREATIVITY

"Hugh illuminates his teaching with storytelling and an infectious good humor. He also knows the magical and transformative connection between making art and living in the now." ~ Anna Douglas, a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

"Hugh writes, speaks, teaches, and lives in accord with the teachings of the Buddha. He combines reason and passion with conviction." ~ George Mumford, meditation teacher and author ofThe Mindful Athlete

"Hugh changes the energy in any room he’s in. He has a way of meeting each of us where we are and lighting a path for our next steps." ~ Joan Ryan, sportswriter and author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry

"Hugh’s inspiring presence and deep curiosity allow him to tap directly into life’s creative currents. He has the rare gift of being able to help others awaken to and live from those sacred currents." ~ Tara Brach, meditation teacher and author of Radical Compassion

The Power of Story Creating Riveting Narratives

The Magic of Mindfulness

Meet Hugh

Conversations

"Hugh illuminates his teaching with storytelling and an infectious good humor. He also knows the magical and transformative connection between making art and living in the now."
~ Anna Douglas, a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

"Hugh writes, speaks, teaches, and lives in accord with the teachings of the Buddha. He combines reason and passion with conviction."
~ George Mumford, meditation teacher and author ofThe Mindful Athlete

"Hugh changes the energy in any room he’s in. He has a way of meeting each of us where we are and lighting a path for our next steps."
~ Joan Ryan, sportswriter and author of Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry

"Hugh’s inspiring presence and deep curiosity allow him to tap directly into life’s creative currents. He has the rare gift of being able to help others awaken to and live from those sacred currents."
~ Tara Brach, meditation teacher and author of Radical Compassion

The Power of Story
Creating Riveting Narratives