He compared the modernist Sogetsu style of ikebana to jazz, whereas more traditional ikebana is like classical music. We learned about the history and meaning of ikebana, and he compared the structure of ikebana to the structure of haiku.
It would be great to do this again — maybe in the summer, and again in the fall and winter, to add a seasonal aspect to the practice. I'm looking forward to seeing what sorts of designs my dojo mates come up with for the kamiza.
This is a good practice for making us focus on something and being calm. I can see why the samurais used to do this before and after wars!
ReplyDelete"This is what ikebana means: always facing flowers with candor and listening to what they have to say. The heart must open wide to do this."
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