Séances en direct

Saturdays: Juin 29, Juillet 13 & 20

2:00 – 4:00 après-midi. ET

I don’t think you learn dharma art, you discover it; and you do not teach dharma art, but you set up an environment so it can be discovered.  

–True Perception par Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoché

Rejoignez-nous pour explorer l'ikebana, l'art japonais de la composition florale, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to enrich your meditation practice and experience mindfulness in everyday life.

For all skill levels. No artistic experience required.

Note: Some ikebana equipment is required. See list below. You should have most items at home already that will work, but may have to purchase a kenzan, as most people do not already own this item.

What you will take away from this course:

• Une introduction à, ou reconnexion avec, pratique de la méditation
• An understanding of how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice
• Instructional demonstrations on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art, bouddhiste, and Taoist teachings
• Between classes, participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement to photograph and share in class
• Practical learning and tips on ikebana equipment, where to purchase, and how to use it
• A greater awareness of nature, the environment, and the world of flowers
• Connection with other meditators and people that love flowers and contemplative arts

Live sessions include:

• Guided meditation instruction and sitting meditation
• Teachings on flower arranging
• Demonstrations on flower arranging
• Discussion and Question and Answer periods
• Opportunities to share your flower arrangements with the group (sessions 2 et 3)

Ikebana Equipment List

1. Ikenobo Flower Arranging Shears / Ikebana Scissors: Option 1 / Option 2 / Option 3 OR any 5-8” regular scissors will work, Par exemple
2. Ikebana Suiban style container with a minimum 10” diameter x approx. 2-3”high, Par exemple (inexpensive plastic option good for travel). Purchasing an expensive container is not recommended. You may also find a serving dish that meets these qualifications. For non-beginners: you could find ceramic vases, or smaller in diameter. Also there are various shapes if you look online, at etsy.com
3. Kenzan ($16 and up) Suggested: 3-4” diameter x approx min 3/4”high needles, metal. Example 1 (on the small side, but it will do and is inexpensive) / Example 2
4. A small towel
5. Also recommended, but not required: Garden Scissors, Par exemple / what Anjie uses

About Anjie

Anjie Cho is a feng shui educator, licensed practicing architect, and Shambhala Art teacher. She has studied ikebana since 2015 and is a Kakyo Level 9 Assistant Professor of Ikebana, 3rd Grade in the Ikenobo School. She’s the author of three books: Espaces holistiques, Maisons conscientes, and the forthcoming Mindful Living. Anjie is also the owner of Anjie Cho Architect PLLC, co-founder of Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and co-host of the Holistic Spaces Podcast.

See her ikebana arrangements at: https://www.instagram.com/anjie.ikebana/