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Noh and Zen

Joseph Houseal 12 September 2026

From Zen practice to ghosts and dreams, Joseph Houseal looks at how Buddhist ideas are embodied in Noh performance

Scattering Petals, Falling Leaves: Spring in Noh and the Japanese Sense of Transience

Joseph Houseal 14 March 2026

Joseph Houseal explores expressions of impermanence in the classic Noh performance of Yuya.

Performing a Noh Dance for Merce Cunningham

Joseph Houseal 13 December 2025

Joseph Houseal shares his recollection of a serendipitous meeting of minds, of ancient and modern, and a shared love for the liminal mysteries of dance

Ma: The Art of Empty Space

Joseph Houseal 15 November 2025

Joseph Houseal explores the the role of emptiness as an expression of Buddhist philosophy and aesthetics in Japanese culture

Dance Is the Complete Practice

Joseph Houseal 11 October 2025

Joseph Houseal delves into ancient links and parallels between calligraphic pictograms and ritual dance traditions

A Journey Through the Dance of Form

Joseph Houseal 12 October 2024

Joseph Houseal and Chelley Sherman will embark on a “Journey Through the Dance of Form” in a forthcoming online workshop exploring form and consciousness