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DAS MODELLING SET THE ART OF HAPPINESS
Modelling makes happy
Modelling engages all five senses, helping you focus on the creative act and achieve a natural state of mindfulness. In the Far East, art and spirituality are inextricably linked. As the Indian philosopher Krishnamurti said, “Only when the mind is tranquil – through self- knowledge – can there be creative action.” Immerse yourself in the creative act and create your IKEBANA flower arrangement, a symbol of Eastern culture, with DAS modelling clay and Canson paper.
PHILOSOPHY
IKEBANA means “giving life to flowers” and represents beauty resulting from the connection between humans and nature. The word IKEBANA comes from the words “IKE” (“leave alive”) and “BANA” (“flowers”). IKEBANA originated from Shintoism – according to which gods dwelled on evergreen Sakaki branches – and the Buddhist practice of offering lotus flowers and chrysanthemums at altars. It soon became popular among the samurai, who practised IKEBANA and the tea ceremony to purify their hearts and minds before going to battle.
TRANQUILITY
IKEBANA brings tranquillity and concentration, offering a moment of self-reflection and connection with the inner self.
THE RULE OF THREE
The Japanese art of IKEBANA aims to create harmony by arranging stems, flowers, and leaves in a symbolic way. The arrangement must follow the Buddhist rule of three. The primary element – Shin – is the stem, which represents heaven and is the reference of the entire arrangement. The secondary element – Sõ – symbolises humanity and is placed slanting outwards and forwards compared to the primary stem. Finally, the tertiary element – Gyõ – represents the earth. This is the shortest element and is placed at the base of the arrangement or slightly on the opposite side. These three elements represent the unity and balance between heaven, humanity, and earth, creating harmony beyond the flower arrangement.
THE ART OF CALMLY ARRANGING THE TOOLS
IKEBANA is a moment of meditation and contemplation, and preparing the tools is an essential step. Everything must be done calmly, without thinking about time. Every careful gesture is done in silence, concentrating on the actions and decisions, completely immersed in the present moment. It’s a practice of mindfulness that helps relax and take the mind off everyday problems, leading to self-awareness and inner tranquillity. “External forms must be sought in one’s inner self.”
DAS Modelling Set The Art Of Happiness
The zen set to shape your Ikebana. Available in retailers and online.
