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Origin of ikebana schools: Ikenobo

The history of ikebana dates back approximately 500 years ago and the history of Ikenobo the oldest school of ikebana. The school dates its beginnings from a priest of the Rokkakudo Temple () (the official name is Shiun-ji or Purple Cloud Temple ) in Kyoto who was so skilled in flower arrangement that other priests sought him out for instruction. As he lived by the side of a lake, for which the Japanese word is Ikenobo "", the name Ikenobo became attached to the priests there who specialized in these altar arrangements.

The Rokkakudo temple was erected in 587 by Prince Shotoku (). It is said that Prince Shotoku was searching for materials to build the Shitenno Temple (). During his search, one day he went to bathe in a pond, where he hung a Buddhist amulet over a nearby tree. After his bath, he tried to remove the amulet, but he was unable to do so. That same night, the Prince saw the Buddha in his dream. The Buddha instructed him to erect a temple near the pond at the cedar tree under a purple cloud. From that cedar, Rokkakudo temple was built to house a Kannon (Quan-Yin) statue. nursery decoration

Spiritual aspects of ikebana stocking holders

The spiritual aspect of ikebana is considered very important to its practitioners. Silence is a must during practices of ikebana. It is a time to appreciate things in nature, which people often overlook because of their busy lives. One becomes more patient and tolerant of differences, not only in nature, but also in general. Ikebana can inspire one to identify with beauty in all art forms. This is also the time when one feels closeness to nature which provides relaxation for the mind, body, and soul. advent wreath

Ikebana in contemporary Japanese culture

Ikebana remains one of the most distinct arts in Japanese culture. It is shown on television, taught in schools, and admired daily. An example of a television show that involves ikebana is Seikei Bijin (Artificial Beauty). The story incorporates the importance of natural beauty.

See also

Culture of Japan

Higashiyama Bunka in Muromachi period

Iemoto

Ikenobo

Dale Chihuly - a glass artist whose work has been inspired by traditional ikebana

Ikebana Wiki

References

^ Ikebana: from ikeru (?, "to place, to arrange") and hana (?, "flower").

Ember, M., & Ember, C. r. (2001). Countries and their Cultures. New York Pearson Education, Inc. Retrieved July 30, 2008, from NetLibrary (UMUC Database) .

Fairchild, C. (2006). "Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging." Library Journal, 131(1), 111-113. Retrieved July 30, 2008 from Academic Search Premiere (UMUC Database) (AN 21303368).

Leaman, O. (2001). Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy. London: New York Taylor & Francis Routledge. Retrieved July 30, 2008 from NetLibrary (UMUC Database).

External links

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Organizations

Ikebana International

Ikebana International Switzerland

Vancouver Ikebana Association

Ikebana Hyderabad

New Delhi Ikebana International

Ikebana in Morro Bay, California

Japanese Culture- Arts- Ikebana, Flower Arrangement

Ikebana of Richmond - Richmond, Virginia

Schools

kadouenshu

Ikenobo

Sogetsu

Ohara

Sangetsu

Gangetsusuiryu (Japanese)

Ichiyo

Nihon Koryu

Koryu Shoto-kai (Japanese)

Koryu Toyo-kai

Ryusei Ha

Saga Goryu (Japanese)

Senkei

Shofu (Japanese)

Misho

Kozan (Japanese)

Wafu

Ohara School of ikebana Hyderabad Chapter

Ohara Chapter Belgium

Adaptations

Jiyuka

Oldest International Organization

Ikebana International was founded in 1956.

Famous Individuals

Junichi Kakizaki - Official Website "KURUIZAKI"

Mokichi Okada - "MOA International"

Shogo Kariyazaki - Homepage "KARIYAZAKI.net" (Japanese)

Kosen Ohtsubo -"Ohtsubo Kosen's Flower Planet"

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