Exploring Groundlessness
Open to all Kado-Ikebana practitioners who are ready to crack open and let a little or more light in.
Exploring the notion of groundlessness can feel threatening, it means not hanging on to or holding on to anything – suspended, suspended in space for a few moments or longer.
But from another point of view groundlessness is very good news: liberation from false trappings, freedom from conventional formats or expressions that we believe we “must, should, have to” perform.
Art is communication. In the “art” world there is an area labeled “open expression”, “abstract”, “free form” through which people attempt to communicate using unconventional mediums, forms, sounds, movement, words etc. Their “success” in communicating from themself to another will depend on the “artist’s” genuine or authentic heart/mind, without any intention to impress, suppress or be successful.
It is said when this happens “something unconditional has happened, or is happening”, thus art can cross oceans of time and space.
What we will do
First we will colour outside the box, then develop from there.
Material
All materials are provided for students. This includes the material and all necessary containers, etc. If you have your own cutters, please bring them to the programme.
Please note that a €35 flower / materials fee is not included in the price of the retreat.
Prerequisites: At least two Kado-Ikebana weekends or programs or more behind you.
Practical Information
Arrival day: Monday, 22 of February. You’re invited to come from 16:00 h in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 18:30 h.
End of program: Saturday, 27 of February with a closing circle and a festive dinner in the evening
Departure day: Sunday, 28 of February. You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
This programme is taught in English. Requests for interpretation in other languages must be made at least two months in advance and confirmed (please indicate your request for interpretation on the registration page).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total standard price | 722.32 € |
Expires 24 November 2026 | 293 € |
| 186 € | |
| Board – all meals: 6 nights (32 € per night) | 192 € |
| Room tax: 6 nights | 1.32 € |
| Dechen Chöling association’s annual fee * | 15 € |
| Material fee | 35 € |
* Legal yearly obligation (calendar year) for every participant or visitor.
Do not hesitate to contact our office to register for a scholarship at [email protected].
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