Zen Flowers

Contemplaton Through Creativity

by Harumi Nishi

All the universe is contained within a flower....and in Zen Flowers, a quest in these fast-paced times for serenity and peace of mind, you will find respite from the pressures of life and discover inner tranquility. By contemplating and creating Harumi Nishi's unique flower designs, you will bring a spiritual dimension to your life.

Harumi Nishi is a talented Japanese florist with a highly original approach to flower design. Harumi takes you on a journey to Satori or enlightenment. An extended introduction explains the origins of Zen Buddhism and shows how the main teachings of Zen can be related to flower arranging. Armed with an understanding of these basic concepts, the contemplation and making of Harumi's intoxicatingly beautiful displays will unlock your creative potential and draw out inner calm.

Each of the nine chapters looks at a different approach to flower design and has a specific theme, such as the universe in Mu, flower bouquets in Iki, the unusual or novel in Bassara and displays for meditation in Satori. The aim is to present an array of stunning flower arrangements that are to some degree influenced by Zen principles and beliefs. There are also ideas for flower sculptures in Doh and still-life floral art in Sei, as well as designs based on Esoteric Buddhism in Mandala. Early chapters on Zen gardens and interiors, which are packed with evocative images of gardens and homes in Japan, will show you how Zen has influenced the Japanese approach to garden and interior design. The author has also devised nine specially titled step-by-step projects, including Silver Zone, The Ashes of Happiness and A Garden of Healing.

With its' stunning photography and flower designs to suit every mood and occasion, Zen Flowers is not only a celebration of the flower, bbu the start of a personal voyage of discovery for those looking to bring harmony to their life and home.

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