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At Pondside (Seventy Years in Ikebana)(English edition)

Timeless Gem of Essays of Approaching "the essence of ikebana"

This is the English translation of a collection of essays “Ike no Hotori” by the Headmaster Sen’ei Ikenobo, who commemorates on the year 2015, his 70th anniversary of the accession of the Ikenobo Headmaster.
In this book are 31 works of the essay composed at his fancy, with photos full of his memories.
This book is a must-read, containing the “essence of ikebana” and life lessons for all those who study ikebana.

Content
Infinity in the minimal / Flowers not to be "arranged" / Questioning / Creation by Feet, not Hands / Culture by Head, Culture by Heart / Lead and Support / Respect for Another / How Teachers Should Be / Beauty of Life / Memory of My Sense /
Keeping the Soil for Ikebana / Knowing the Genuine Article / Walking Together / My Wish ・・・・・・ and so on

To our Readers
This book was originnally published on June 1, 2016 in Japanese, and has been receiving positive reviews through an increasing number of readers.
Responding to earnest requests from our followers all over the world, let alone in western countries, we are proud to publish this great work in English.
We sincerely hope that this book opens a door to global readers, giving them a chance to experience some of the philosophy of ikebana and Lining of traditions.


128pages