When you are tired and feeling overwhelmed, how do you do?
How are you?
Everyone had his own way but please let me share my method feeling too busy, and stressed, I pause and have moments of peace and close my eyes to escape present moments. Then have a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Additionally, I have some flowers home and smile! Flowers have been a oart of my life.
Why don’t you have time to be mindful? Give it a try, Ikebana.
What is Ikebana? Ikebana is a Japanese art of flower arranging whose history has spanned over 550 years. It is a traditional flower arrangement but it focuses on more flowers’ natural beauty and the mind of the arranger. You will experience moments of mindfulness while you are discovering the beauty of plants and arrange flowers while you appreciate the sparkle of life and the characters of the plants.
Ikebana is not just a floral decoration to please viewers but a form of expression of the arranger and the plants. Doing Ikebana works on your mind.
That is why the author is nicknamed Ikebana “Beautiful Meditation.” Someone calls it “Mental Yoga.”
This book introduces Ikebana to those who have never tried or seen Ikebana before. It includes the author’s personal experience through Ikebana, how to builds basic upright style ikebana, and the history. . Prepare flowers and Ikebana frog, you will experience as the author calls “Beautiful Meditation” without any knowledge before.
Even in this challenging time, plants always live their own life. Observe the curves of a branch closely, you will be amazed to discover the strength and the beauty of extending the line toward the sun. That will look like a hope for the future for you.
Have fun playing with flowers. Give it a try Ikebana!
If you like to learn more about Ikebana, you will find a teacher or contact the author.
If you are interested in Japanese traditional arts, this book will give a glimpse of Zen and Wabi Wabi. I hope you will enjoy reading it.
“Beautiful Meditation Meditate on flowers”
Table of contents includes some short videos
Dear Readers… 5
Chapter 1: What is Ikebana?
Chapter 2: History of Ikebana 10
Chapter 3: Flowers are Good for You!
Chapter 4: Appreciate Differences in Beauty
Chapter 5: Learn to Observe
Chapter 6: Tools for Ikebana
Chapter 7: Three Important Tips
Chapter 8: Build a Basic Ikebana
Chapter 9: Instructive Illustrations
Chapter 10: Lessons from the Cherry Blossoms
Epilogue
About the Author
Testimonials
Reference