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Apr25

Spring Term Zen Garden Welcome Party (School Open Day)

When:
Where:DA Aldgate Centre
As spring flowers starts to blossom around us, join us in celebrating the new term with an experience that blends cultural exploration and the joy of language learning.
 
You will get to socialise with fellow students with reception of food and snacks, follow by the introduction of Japanese Zen and the practise of Japanese Zen gardening to celebrate the beginning of the new term and season.

Event Invitation

As the vibrant hues of spring blossom around us, join us for a warm Spring Term Welcome Party and School Open Day. We are going to introduce the beauty and basic practice of a Japanese Zen garden which is perfect for the season. Discover the art of mindfulness, simplicity, and the impact it can make on our personal growth and learning journey. 

You can enjoy a delightful reception of Asian snacks and a selection of teas. This is a great chance to social with fellow students with fun games, conversation cards. You can also take home your own calligraphy creation and showcase what your newfound language skills and the art of brush strokes.

If you are thinking to learn a Korean / Japanese / Chinese language and curious about our school, you can welcome to our School Open Day where you have the chance to enjoy all the above, meet our team and see how we can help you.

Details of the event
  • Date: 25 April
  • Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Where:  DA Aldgate Center
  • Who: All are welcome! 
  • How much: £30 – book your tickets if you are not one of our current students. Students – please send RSVP.
  • What is included: Snacks, teas, crafting materials
If you are a Dear Asia Student
You must be a current student to attend the event free(required)

Cultural introduction

Japanese Zen gardens, known as “karesansui,” epitomize simplicity, tranquility, and Zen Buddhism. Meticulously crafted, they offer spaces for contemplation and meditation. Each element is arranged for harmony and inner peace. Central to Zen gardens is “wabi-sabi,” celebrating imperfection and simplicity. Rocks, gravel, sand, and moss create minimalist compositions, evoking serenity and timelessness. Rocks and gravel symbolize natural formations, inviting contemplation on impermanence and interconnectedness. Raked patterns suggest fluidity and movement. The “kare-eda,” or dry landscape, with rocks and gravel, evokes vastness and emptiness, prompting reflection on life’s impermanence. Natural elements like moss and bamboo add texture and depth, reflecting interconnectedness. Zen gardens serve as spiritual sanctuaries, fostering mindfulness and presence. The philosophy of Zen Buddhism emphasizes acceptance and simplicity, reflected in garden design. In Zen gardens, one finds solace, quieting the mind and connecting with nature’s rhythms. Ultimately, they remind us of simplicity and inner peace amidst life’s chaos.