alchemy GRACE (Level 1)
- 2 Days Chinese Traditional Arts Retreat in Buddhism Temple
Grace is everything.
Grace is another name for what we are.
Grace is indefinable, ever perfect and timeless.
It is that in which time and breath play as names and forms
in their brief dance called life.
We are the experiencing and simultaneously the witness of all this.
Grace is that which calls you away from the chaos,
away from the noise of the world.
Grace is the same as peace,
but here there is no peacekeeper
nor anyone being a doer.
Grace is the breath of the Self.
- 2 Days Chinese Traditional Arts Retreat in Buddhism Temple
Grace is everything.
Grace is another name for what we are.
Grace is indefinable, ever perfect and timeless.
It is that in which time and breath play as names and forms
in their brief dance called life.
We are the experiencing and simultaneously the witness of all this.
Grace is that which calls you away from the chaos,
away from the noise of the world.
Grace is the same as peace,
but here there is no peacekeeper
nor anyone being a doer.
Grace is the breath of the Self.
Length & Location: 3 days 2 nights, Jiangsu Temple 2.5 hours from Campus
About The Retreat
Past to now,
for purification into the inner spirit of authentic self,
ways of practices are developed in various cultures.
with the ancestors of Chinese truth seekers,
chinese calligraphy, chinese ink painting, seal carving are the path towards the cultivation.
two beautiful days and nights,
same as everyday,
we devote into the grace of the practices of the three with the guiding of our coach.
Stilled, tamed, unleashed,
the purification of our mind comes naturally with the expression of art, life and beauty.
Every brush, every stroke,
into the timeless, ever gracefulness...
Past to now,
for purification into the inner spirit of authentic self,
ways of practices are developed in various cultures.
with the ancestors of Chinese truth seekers,
chinese calligraphy, chinese ink painting, seal carving are the path towards the cultivation.
two beautiful days and nights,
same as everyday,
we devote into the grace of the practices of the three with the guiding of our coach.
Stilled, tamed, unleashed,
the purification of our mind comes naturally with the expression of art, life and beauty.
Every brush, every stroke,
into the timeless, ever gracefulness...
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Itinerary
( This is Initiation & Level I classes, no requirement for previous experiences ) Day 1 “Chinese traditional art & Buddhism ” 08:00 First pick up : School Campus ; Second pick up : Follow school set up address (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area) 10:00 Arrive at temple in around 2 hours drive, we will choose temple near Suzhou countryside or in Zhejiang Wuxi area, all quiet, no tourist places. Will see temple’s possibility then 11:00 Check in and Temple vegetarian lunch 12:00 Break 12:30 Temple visit & Buddhism philosophy introduction, guided by our organizer 14:00 Introduction of Chinese traditional art - Calligraphy and Painting history, - General briefing on the two art form 17:00 Temple vegetarian dinner 19:30 Introduction of Mindfulness Meditation & Practice (sitting & walking zen meditation) 21:00 Good sleep Day 2 “ Practice & Creation ” 05:30 Morning class with the temple ( chanting with monks, free to join) 07:00 Temple vegetarian breakfast 08:30 Induction of the two arts Calligraphy History & structure Basic skills & aesthetic philosophy About the tools we use Kai style calligraphy 11:00 Temple vegetarian lunch 13:30 Continue Kai Style calligraphy practice 15:00 Break 15:30 Chinese Painting History & Structure Composition and aesthetic philosophy Orchid flower painting 17:00 Temple vegetarian dinner 18:30 Continue the Practice & Creation on paper 21:00 Sharing and summery 21:30 Sleep Day 3 “Practice & Creation ” 05:30 Morning class with the temple ( chanting with monks, free to join) 07:00 Temple vegetarian breakfast 08:30 Morning walk in the village near by temple 09:30 Chinese Calligraphy Practice Different Characters for structuring 11:00 Temple vegetarian lunch 13:30 Chinese Painting Freehand painting Creation 15:00 Comments, Sharing & Summary 15:30 Leaving for Campus 18:00 Arrival Campus Included -Transportation From & Back to Campus -Insurance -Temple accommodation and meals -Teaching and equipment -Bottle water every day 2 bottles per person provided ( but we encourage you bring refilling water bottle, responsible travel ) Not Included - other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary Accommodation - Temple dormitory around 2-3 people in one room, with bathroom inside Food - Temple food will be all vegetables cooked in Chinese way, if you have If you have your special food requirement, please let us know before. Equipment list - Normal dress with reserve dressing code - Drinking bottle (no soft plastic, as often refill is with boiled water and it melts) - Personal toiletries and towel - Weather protection, according to the season, sun glasses, cap for sunshine etc Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience art with serenity… See you soon! |
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