Introduction

Contemporary Ikebana Flower Arranging
that unites East and West
and transforms your life in the process

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                                                                 A large camellia                                              Sangetsu School inspired by Mokichi Okada
                                                                    Was blooming in my garden.
                                                                    I cut, arranged it,
                                                                    And put it in the alcove
                                                                    What joy I felt in living.
                                                               ~Mokichi Okada

Sangetsu, meaning mountain moon, is a school of flower arranging inspired by visionary and master artist, Mokichi Okada, who promoted a spiritual approach to life through beauty. He taught that beauty has the power to transform-to purify the spirit and evoke the highest qualities of character from within. He also taught that nature is the greatest teacher of truth and beauty. An artist in many regards, Okada arranged flowers in a simple yet beautiful way, resulting in works of art that uplifted and inspired all who saw them.

The Sangetsu School follows Mokichi Okada's example of being conscious "co-creators" with nature. Our Sangetsu philosophy teaches that the earth and all of nature is alive, and that the most important focus is to arrange flowers, branches and leaves in keeping with the dynamic life forces, growth patterns and inherent beauty of the natural world. By doing so, our flower arrangements retain their vital forces which have the power to transform the human heart and mind, and to enliven any space.

Spiritual forces pervade the universe and are likewise present in the human being and even in a single flower. The rhythm and harmony of nature is reflected in a Sangetsu arrangement. The conscious and loving placement of each flower and branch results in a work of art that helps to unfold, heal and transform the human spirit, bringing one into balance with the greater harmony of the natural world.

As you arrange flowers, you find yourself refreshed and freed from worries, and your life becomes more harmonious and peaceful. At the same time you bring beauty and joy to those who see your arrangements. The appreciation of even a single flower on a desk can change the way someone approaches the day. The placement of a Sangetsu arrangement in a home, school or business affects the energy and levity of the space.

Our purpose in sharing Sangetsu Flower Arranging is to effect changes in people and environments through flowers, bringing about a more harmonious and beauty-filled world.

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