Join our next online Japanese Calligraphy session exploring 'laughter'. Learn a new kanji, its meaning and practice calligraphy yourself.
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Japanese Calligraphy – ‘nectar’
Join our next online Japanese calligraphy session - enjoy meditation, poetry and practice a new character - 'nectar'.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘secret’
Join our next Japanese Calligraphy session. Learn a new kanji 秘 and how it connects us to the boundless mysteries that surround us and the humility required to navigate the complexities of existence.
Unveiling Secrets in Japanese Literature
Join us for an illuminating lecture where we delve into the timeless classics "The Pillow Book" and "The Tale of Genji."
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘pain’
Join our next online Japanese Calligraphy workshop. Explore views and attitudes towards pain in Japan and learn a new kanji.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘pleasure’
Join our next Japanese calligraphy online workshop. In this session we will meditate, learn a new kanji 'pleasure' and enjoy ink art.
Embracing Pain and Pleasure in Japanese Culture
Join us as we navigate the complex interplay of sensations within these cultural expressions, offering a unique lens through which to appreciate the profound connections between pain, pleasure, and the cultural wisdom of Japan.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘year’
Join our next Japanese calligraphy workshop exploring the kanji 'Nen, Toshi' which underscores the cyclical nature of life, emphasising the perpetual renewal and growth that each passing year brings. It encourages a collective embrace of the 'new,' urging individuals to approach each year with a spirit of optimism, resilience, and an openness to the opportunities for personal and communal advancement that the unfolding year presents.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘new’
The next Japanese calligraphy workshop will focus on kanji 新, which means 'new'. It encourages a forward-looking mindset, inspiring individuals to approach life with a sense of openness to new experiences, ideas, and possibilities.
Exploring Japanese New Year Symbolism and Traditions
Drawing intriguing parallels with Western cultures, this talk will illuminate the unique perspectives each tradition brings to the concept of New Year, offering a cross-cultural understanding of the universal themes of renewal, reflection, and celebration that unite us all. Join us as we uncover the shared and distinct symbolism surrounding the transition to a new year in the East and West.