Mindful Ikebana for Spring Equinox

hosted by: Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center Barnet, Vermont

Join us as we celebrate the Spring Equinox with mindful ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement. As a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice it invites you to bring art into your everyday life.

This workshop includes:

• An instructional ikebana demonstration interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

• Teachings to invite a greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

• Explorations on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.

• Practical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.

• Participants will create their own flower arrangement in the workshop

• Connect with others who love flowers and contemplative arts.