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IAP 2012 Activities by Sponsor

MIT Japan Program

Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Hiroko Matsuyama
Tue Jan 24, 02-03:30pm, E40-496

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 10.00 for Materials

Hiroko Matsuyama, an accomplished instructor of the Ohara school of Ikebana, will show you the basics of this ancient art as you create your own flower arrangements. You will get to take the finished product with you to enjoy.

Please e-mail to reserve your spot now and submit the $10 fee to confirm participation by January 17, 2012. MIT affiliates only.
Contact: Susan Luvisi, E40-431, 258-8208, sluvisi@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies

Kyudo (Archery) Instruction & Practice
Marion Taylor
Sat Jan 14, 01-05:00pm, MAC Court, Rockwell
Sun Jan 15, 09am-03:00pm, MAC Court, Rockwell

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 20.00 for Instruction

Kyudo, or Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow" and was considered the highest discipline of ancient Japanese samurai. Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating self-awareness. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo, the Seven Coordinations or shichi-do, and shoot at a short-range target.

Reserve your spot by e-mail now and confirm participation by submitting the $20 fee by January 9, 2012.
Contact: Susan Luvisi, E40-431, 258-8208, sluvisi@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies


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