ZenistAltar Flower Arranging with Susan Tova
with Susan Tova
A one-day workshop on altar flower arranging led by Susan Tova. Participants create arrangements using plants at different life stages, held at a private residence.
About this retreat
This workshop focuses on a specific Zen practice: arranging flowers for the altar. Rather than a meditation retreat, it's a hands-on exploration of how flower arrangement—the transience of blooms, the vitality of growth, decay, and renewal—embodies Buddhist teachings on impermanence. Susan Tova guides participants in working directly with plants at different stages of their life cycle, turning the act of arrangement into contemplative work.
The center has not yet published pricing, experience requirements, or additional details about what to bring or expect. Contact Santa Barbara Zen Center directly for registration and logistics.
Originally listed on Santa Barbara Zen Center's website.
Full details from Santa Barbara Zen Center
A focused workshop on flower arranging for altar practice, where participants create arrangements with plants in various stages of their life cycle, guided by Susan Tova at a private residence.