Jul
4
3:00 PM15:00

In-Person: Paris Salon: L’Art de la Magie — Flowers, Feng Shui & Lenormand

In-person Paris Salon
Bloom into Intuition — Flowers, Feng Shui & Lenormand

Hosted by: Michelle Bonfils & Anjie Cho
Saturday July 4, 2026
15:00-17:00

HOTEL HOY
68 rue des martyrs
75009 Paris

One time event, only 10 spots available
40€ per person (50€ week of)

note: This programme is taught in English

Join us for a gentle, grounding afternoon devoted to blooming into your intuition.

​Through meditation, feng shui, and Lenormand cards, we will gather in an intimate setting to slow down, reconnect with nature, and explore how flowers can bring our inner and outer worlds back into balance.

​Together, we will co-create a sensory and reflective experience centered on beauty, intuition, and connection. Guests will be guided through meditation, floral contemplation, card readings, and simple feng shui teachings designed to invite clarity, harmony, and fresh energy into everyday life and the home.

​Feng shui is the mindful art of shaping the energy of our spaces—offering guidance for cultivating balance, beauty, and intention in the way we live. Lenormand is a 19th-century divination deck of 36 symbolic cards. Using intuitive storytelling, they give direct insight and perspective into specific questions and guidance for everyday life.

​Hosted by Anjie Cho and Michelle Bonfils, this intimate two-hour workshop invites you to:

  • ​Experience a guided meditation to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower

  • ​Explore the practice of feng shui through flowers and sensory awareness

  • ​Receive personal and collective Lenormand card guidance

  • ​Exchange and receive flowers and words of appreciation in community

  • ​Learn a simple floral feng shui ritual for the home

​The afternoon is designed to be experiential, hands-on, and deeply connective—with space for reflection, conversation, and meaningful exchange.

​All materials, botanical stems, and light refreshments will be provided.

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ONLINE: Full Bloom — A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion
Jul
19
to Aug 2

ONLINE: Full Bloom — A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion

ONLINE: Full Bloom — A 3-week Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion

Hosted by New York Insight Meditation Center

Three Sundays:
July 19, 26 / August 2 2026
10am-1pm ET
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Ready to slow down and reconnect this summer?

Full Bloom: A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion is a 3-week online experience where you’ll learn the art of Japanese flower arranging as a practice of mindfulness and creative expression.

Ikebana is not simply about arranging flowers—it is a practice of presence. Each stem, each line, each moment of placement becomes an opportunity to awaken your awareness and deepen your connection to the natural world.

Together, we will explore the relationship between heaven, earth, and human, using seasonal materials as our teachers.

This is a space to:

  • Cultivate mindfulness through creative practice

  • Learn foundational ikebana techniques and principles

  • Express your unique voice through nature

  • A deeper sense of calm and presence

  • The gift to create meaningful flower arrangements at home

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NYC In-person: Slowing Down with Flowers, An Autumn Mindful Ikebana Workshop
Sep
26
11:00 AM11:00

NYC In-person: Slowing Down with Flowers, An Autumn Mindful Ikebana Workshop

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Slowing Down with Flowers: An Autumn Mindful Ikebana Workshop with Anjie Cho

Two sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both!

10:30am – 1:00pm

2:30pm – 5:00pm

Slow down and listen to the flowers.


In this seasonal ikebana workshop, we will explore the quiet poetry of autumn through the Japanese art of flower arrangement. 

As autumn begins and daily life grows busier, ikebana offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and return to center. Rooted in awareness, simplicity, and connection with nature, ikebana invites us to slow down and notice the subtle beauty of seasonal change.

Together, we will explore flower arranging as a contemplative mindfulness practice that cultivates presence, spaciousness, and harmony with the natural world. Designed for all skill levels, this workshop weaves together ikebana instruction with Buddhist and Taoist perspectives on impermanence, balance, and beauty.

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Mexico In-Person Retreat: Ikebana and dia de muertos
Oct
23
to Oct 28

Mexico In-Person Retreat: Ikebana and dia de muertos

Ikebana Retreat: The Way of Flowers

Hosted by: Casa Werma,

LIMITED SPOTS Available

Celebrate Dia de Muertos with the Mindful Art of Flower Arranging

Join us in the days leading up to Día de los Muertos in Patzcuaro, Mexico for a unique retreat that blends the art of Ikebana with mindfulness meditation.

This retreat will also feature a guided excursion to the vibrant Cempasúchil (marigold) flower fields, the opportunity to create a floral mandala for the Día de los Muertos shrine at Casa Werma, and a celebratory dinner infused with the beauty of flowers.

register here

$50 off early bird discount available for a limited time!

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NYC In-person: The Way of Flowers – Mid-Summer Celebration
Jun
28
10:30 AM10:30

NYC In-person: The Way of Flowers – Mid-Summer Celebration

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The Way of Flowers – Mid-Summer Celebration

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Sunday, June 28th, 2026 | 10:30am – 1:00pm ET | 2:30pm – 5:00pm ET
Two sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both!

Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.

Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:

  • Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

  • Teachings 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 are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.

  • Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.

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NYC In-person: Petals in the Dark – An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala
Jun
26
7:00 PM19:00

NYC In-person: Petals in the Dark – An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala

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In-Person: Petals in the Dark – An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Step out of the noise and busy pace of Manhattan for a special evening bringing together guided meditation, sound, and hands-on creative practice as a way to slow down, let go, and be with your experience as it unfolds.

Feng shui, ikebana, and dharma teacher Anjie Cho will guide the evening, working with simple anchors like the breath, sound, and flowers as a focus for present moment awareness.

The evening also features a sound bath led by composer and musician Jeremiah Cymerman, offering a chance to rest, receive, and allow the body to settle.

That same quality of attention will be carried into a hands-on creative process of creating a mandala with flowers. We’ll close with reflections and an opportunity to share with the community. You’ll leave more grounded and settled.

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MAINE In-person: Ikebana Dharma Arts at the Profound Treasury Retreat
Jun
12
to Jun 21

MAINE In-person: Ikebana Dharma Arts at the Profound Treasury Retreat

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Planting seeds, cutting roots

I am delighted be teaching the Dharma Arts elective, with a focus on Ikebana at the Profound Treasury Retreat in Maine this year.

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ONLINE & complimentary: Celebrate Summer with Mindful Ikebana
May
31
3:00 PM15:00

ONLINE & complimentary: Celebrate Summer with Mindful Ikebana

ONLINE & complimentary: Shambhala Sunday Gathering – The Way of Flowers: A Practice of Presence through Ikebana

Hosted by Shambhala Online

Sunday May 31, 2026
3pm ET

complimentary, donations welcome!
a replay will be shared to registrants

Ikebana is more than flower arranging—it is a mindfulness practice rooted in awareness, balance, and the relationship between Heaven, Earth, and Human.

In this experiential talk, Anjie Cho will share a mid-summer inspired ikebana arrangement alongside teachings from the Shambhala and Taoist traditions. Through the Way of Flowers, we explore how slowing down and engaging with nature can reconnect us to ourselves and the present moment.

The afternoon will include meditation, a live ikebana demonstration, discussion, and Q&A. Join us for a gentle, grounding exploration of dharma as we move into the summer season.

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Free ONLINE: Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
May
23
to May 30

Free ONLINE: Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants

register for our *free* and on-demand
feng shui plant workshop
available for a limited time

Harmonize Your Home
with Feng Shui Plants

🪴 learn how plants bring qi (life force energy) and wood element into your home

🪴 Anjie & Laura recommend their favorite feng shui plants, why & where to place them

🪴answers to FAQ re: feng shui and plants

🪴 sit back and enjoy a guided meditation to connect to the nature spirits in your home

register free here
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ONLINE & complimentary: The Mystical Body — Reading a Floor Plan
May
16
2:00 PM14:00

ONLINE & complimentary: The Mystical Body — Reading a Floor Plan

ONLINE & complimentary: The Mystical Body— Reading a Floor Plan

2026 Feng Shui Summit hosted by the International Feng Shui Guild

Looking for new ways to understand how your client’s home, body, and bagua connect? We will explore the remarkable Mystical Body as another way to understand the qi of a floor plan from the Black Sect teachings.

You will learn:
*What the Mystical Body tells you about the physical body
*How it corresponds to the bagua
*And how to immediately practice this highly intuitive and effective method

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Los Angeles in-person: The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
May
9
2:00 PM14:00

Los Angeles in-person: The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana

The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
hosted by: Shambhala Center of Los Angeles

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.

Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it's wisdom into your home and meditation practice. You will receive an instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art and Buddhist and Taoist teachings. This program is for anyone looking to develop a greater awareness of nature, their environment and the world of flowers while connecting with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

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LA In-person & free: Align Your Life: A Night of Journaling + Feng Shui
May
6
6:30 PM18:30

LA In-person & free: Align Your Life: A Night of Journaling + Feng Shui

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free, in-person

Align Your Life:
A Night of Journaling
+ Feng Shui

An intimate, live podcast experience with Katie Dalebout + Anjie Cho
A night to realign your life

Join Katie Dalebout (host of Let It Out) and Anjie Cho (co-host of Holistic Spaces) for a one-night-only, in-person experience in Los Angeles.

This live, experiential evening weaves together guided journaling and feng shui to help you reconnect with yourself and realign your space—and your life.

Through reflection, intention, and simple energetic shifts, you’ll leave with practical insights and one meaningful change you can bring into your home right away.

Come as you are. Leave more aligned.

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Online: Spring Reset: Clear Space, Clear Energy with Feng Shui
Apr
28
6:30 PM18:30

Online: Spring Reset: Clear Space, Clear Energy with Feng Shui

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hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Spring Reset: Clear Space, Clear Energy

A Seasonal Feng Shui Workshop with Anjie Cho

Spring invites renewal. In feng shui, this season corresponds to the Wood element — growth, vitality, and upward movement. As nature awakens, we are offered the opportunity to gently release what feels stagnant and create space for fresh energy.

In this educational workshop, Anjie Cho will introduce foundational feng shui principles related to seasonal shifts and the impact of our environment on meditation and well-being. 

Participants will learn accessible space clearing techniques, understand how clutter affects qi (life force energy), and explore simple ways to refresh their homes with intention. This class blends practical feng shui wisdom with mindful awareness, making it ideal for meditators, spiritual practitioners, and anyone seeking a grounded way to begin again this spring.

You will leave with:

* A deeper understanding of spring energy in feng shui
* Practical tools to clear and uplift your home
* Guidance for aligning your space with your intentions
* Renewed clarity and inspiration for the season ahead

All are welcome. No prior feng shui experience is required.

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NYC In-person: Spring Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center
Apr
19
10:30 AM10:30

NYC In-person: Spring Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center

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SPRING Ikebana with Anjie Cho

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.

Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:

  • Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

  • Teachings 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 are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.

  • Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.

register here
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NYC In-person: Mindful Ikebana Demonstration hosted by 14th Street Y
Mar
28
4:00 PM16:00

NYC In-person: Mindful Ikebana Demonstration hosted by 14th Street Y

Shabbat Pause/Play:
hosted by 14th Street Y

Explore the rich themes of Shabbat and Passover in community. Join us for two special sessions--a unique demonstration of the art of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) and an interactive Passover experience with bestselling novelist Sam Sussman. All are welcome.

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Free ONLINE: Insects Awaken 惊蛰 Jīngzhé
Mar
14
to Mar 25

Free ONLINE: Insects Awaken 惊蛰 Jīngzhé

free zoom community gathering

Insects Awaken
惊蛰 Jīngzhé

"Insects Awaken" is the third solar term in the Chinese calendar, when we awaken from our winter hibernation, to welcome Spring. 

In this free 30-minute guided gathering you will:

  • reset your energy and nervous system

  • reflect on what wants to awaken now

  • learn one simple practice to restore clarity+vitality

Leave feeling calmer, lighter, and spacious.

Join us just before the Spring Equinox to welcome what is ready to awaken within.

watch the replay

replay available briefly

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Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

NYC In-person: Spring Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center

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SPRING Ikebana with Anjie Cho

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.

Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:

  • Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

  • Teachings 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 are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.

  • Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.

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Feb
22
3:30 PM15:30

Free ONLINE: Blooming Slowly, Mindful Ikebana as Spiritual Practice

Blooming Slowly: 
An interfaith Mindful Ikebana rest experience featuring Anjie Cho

Creation Care Event: Mindful Ikebana as Spiritual Practice 

Join us as we explore emerging from the season of rest (winter) into the season of blooming (spring) with Mindful Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement.  Ikebana presenter Anjie Cho will invite you to rest, reconnect with your spirit, engage in a contemplative art experience, and explore how to invite mindfulness and peace into your everyday life. 

This rest-and-reconnect experience includes:

  • A guided meditation to pause and connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your heart

  • A demonstration as Anjie creates a spring ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • Instructions on how to invite the beauty of flower arranging in a simple, accessible way than enriches your spiritual life

This interfaith event is proudly presented by IDEAS (interfaith Dialogues on Environment and Animal Stewardship) at no cost to participants.  Our IDEAS mindfulness events honor the continuing legacy of Dr. Polly Wheat, M.D., physician, mindfulness instructor, and strong supporter of greater interfaith understanding.

More info here
zoom link

 

limited spots available. replay available briefly.

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Feb
21
to Mar 4

Free ONLINE: Yushui 雨水 Rain water Gathering

free zoom community gathering

feeling depleted lately?

 

Yushui 雨水

Rain water Gathering

Rain water is the second solar term in the Chinese calendar, marking the season shift from winter heaviness to gentle renewal.

 In this free 30-minute guided gathering you will:

  • reset your energy and nervous system

  • reflect on what wants to awaken now

  • learn one simple practice to restore clarity+vitality

Leave feeling calmer, lighter, and spacious.

this is your invitation to receive the healing nourishment that rain water offers

 

Saturday February 21

at 1pm ET

reserve your spot here

 

limited spots available. replay available briefly.

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Los Angeles in-person: The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
Feb
1
3:00 PM15:00

Los Angeles in-person: The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana

The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
hosted by: Shambhala Center of Los Angeles

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.

Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it's wisdom into your home and meditation practice. You will receive an instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art and Buddhist and Taoist teachings. This program is for anyone looking to develop a greater awareness of nature, their environment and the world of flowers while connecting with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

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Jan
31
to Feb 28

Free ONLINE: Shedding the Tail of the Snake Community Gathering

Mindful Design School's

Complimentary

Shedding the Tail of the Snake
Community Gathering

Replay Available through February 28

REPLAY HERE
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Jan
25
3:00 PM15:00

Free Online: Create a Mindful Home to Welcome the New Year with Feng Shui

Free live zoom offering

Shambhala Sunday Gathering: Create a Mindful Home to Welcome the New Year with Feng Shui

Meditation and Short Dharma Talk
On Zoom
3pm ET
time zone converter

free! donations are welcome

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NYC In-person + Online: Exploring your Feng Shui Bedroom Mandala for the Year of the Fire Horse
Jan
22
6:30 PM18:30

NYC In-person + Online: Exploring your Feng Shui Bedroom Mandala for the Year of the Fire Horse

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hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Join us for a feng shui workshop in this pivotal time between the western and lunar new year just after the first new moon of 2026. The new moon is a powerful and opportune time for reflection, planting seeds, and intention setting to inspire and cultivate the wishes blossoming within our heart for the year ahead.

Anjie Cho, feng shui expert, will guide us through an exploration of our energetic mandala to manifest our wishes using the ancient practice of feng shui. Together, we’ll set our new year intentions and learn how to activate them in our lives using the feng shui bagua mandala in the bedroom.

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ONLINE: The Way of Flowers 3-week course: Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: The Way of Flowers 3-week course: Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice

ONLINE: The Way of Flowers: Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice

Hosted by New York Insight Meditation Center

Three Sundays:
Jan 18, 25 / Feb 1, 2026
10am-1pm ET
time zone converter

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to enrich your meditation practice and experience mindfulness in everyday life. 

For all skill levels. No artistic experience required.

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NYC In-person: Winter Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center
Jan
11
2:00 PM14:00

NYC In-person: Winter Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center

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WINTER Ikebana with Anjie Cho

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.

Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:

  • Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

  • Teachings 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 are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.

  • Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.

Register here
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Free ONLINE: Winter solstice gathering for Mindful Design Community
Dec
19
12:00 PM12:00

Free ONLINE: Winter solstice gathering for Mindful Design Community

Mindful Design School's

Complimentary Winter Solstice Gathering

only for subscribers to the Mindful Design Newsletter

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NYC in-person: Embrace the Contemplative Yin Qi of Winter with Shambhala NYC
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00

NYC in-person: Embrace the Contemplative Yin Qi of Winter with Shambhala NYC

  • 151 W. 30th, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001 (map)
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New York City:
Sunday Dharma Gathering—

Embrace the Contemplative Yin Qi of Winter: The Way of Flowers

Exploring Ikebana As A Mindfulness Practice with Anjie Cho

Hosted by the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York

Donations are welcome!

Ikebana is the Asian art of flower arrangement and a contemplative dharma art within our Shambhala community. Anjie Cho will offer a seasonally inspired ikebana arrangement interwoven with the Shambhala teachings, with an invitation to align with the introspective yin qi of winter. The Way of Flowers is an exploration of interconnection and a mindfulness practice of awareness in the present moment.

This gathering will include sitting meditation, an ikebana demonstration, conversation and an opportunity to ask questions. Join us as we embrace the upcoming solstice and the end of year holiday celebrations with a mindful exploration of dharma through The Way of Flowers.

Donations are welcome!

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NYC In-person: New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair
Dec
11
4:00 PM16:00

NYC In-person: New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair

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New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair

hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

New York Insight’s Artist Salon is delighted to announce our Second Annual Artisan Market & Fair! Last year’s fair featured more than 14 talented artists sharing their work, and this year’s gathering will once again showcase a vibrant mix of artisans and makers offering their beautifully handcrafted goods.

I’ll be selling some of my HolisticSpaces.com products (feng shui and ikebana items and more!) as well as offering readings.

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NYC In-person + Online: Embrace Winter Qi with Astrology, Feng Shui, Tibetan Medicine & Mindfulness
Nov
29
3:00 PM15:00

NYC In-person + Online: Embrace Winter Qi with Astrology, Feng Shui, Tibetan Medicine & Mindfulness

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hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center

Join us for a special program featuring an awakening wisdom experience with feng shui expert Anjie Cho, world-renowned Tibetan doctor Dawa Ridak, and mindfulness life coach Tashi Chödrön.

The common principles in astrology and feng shui are time and placement. Astrology is the art and science of integrating our past, present, and future, while feng shui deals with our relationship to qi (life force energy.) Learn about the qualities of yin qi and the water element for this time of year, as well as practical ways to invite them into your life and home. Knowing symbols and timing creates positive energy and purity, which then brings us favorable outcomes and well-being.

In this talk, participants will learn about their fundamental body types, called the Three Humors in Tibetan medical and astrological studies. Participants will learn how to embrace the winter with proper spacing and diet.

$20 per ticket (limited seating so register early)

  • The first 30 Ticket holders will receive a complimentary Tibetan calendar pocketbook in person: postage is extra for those online so we can mail to you.

  • Live Raffle Draw (Two lucky ticket holders will receive a signed Feng Shui book, valued at $19.99, Mindful Home by Anjie Cho. The winner doesn’t have to be in person, but postage is paid by the winner.

  • Tibetan herbal products for anti-aging, stress reduction, relaxation, and detox will be for sale by Dr. Dawa.

  • Tea and Himalayan snacks will be served.

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Oct
26
3:00 PM15:00

Free Online + In-Person: Ikebana and dia de muertos live from Casa Werma

Free live zoom offering

Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Ikebana & Dia de los Muertos from Casa Werma

Online Zoom
3pm ET
time zone converter

live from Casa Werma

The mindful art of flower arranging meets the beauty of Día de Muertos. Join us to explore the contemplative Japanese art of Ikebana and the ancestral traditions of Día de Muertos, to honor impermanence, beauty, and gratitude to our loved ones.

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Mexico In-Person Retreat: Ikebana and dia de muertos
Oct
22
to Oct 27

Mexico In-Person Retreat: Ikebana and dia de muertos

Ikebana Retreat: The Way of Flowers

Hosted by: Casa Werma, Pátzcuaro Mexico

LIMITED SPOTS Available

Celebrate Dia de Muertos with the Mindful Art of Flower Arranging

Join us in the days leading up to Día de los Muertos in Patzcuaro, Mexico for a unique retreat that blends the art of Ikebana with mindfulness meditation.

This retreat will also feature a guided excursion to the vibrant Cempasúchil (marigold) flower fields, the opportunity to create a floral mandala for the Día de los Muertos shrine at Casa Werma, and a celebratory dinner infused with the beauty of flowers.

Learn more

limited time $95 discount code: FLOWERS

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NYC In-person: Autumn Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00

NYC In-person: Autumn Ikebana at New York Insight Meditation Center

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AUTUMN Ikebana with Anjie Cho

Two sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both!

10:30am – 1:00pm

2:30pm – 5:00pm

Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.

Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:

  • Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.

  • A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.

  • Teachings 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 are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.

  • Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.

All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.

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