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Haiku & Meditation: Mindful Poetry
Combine meditation practices with haiku writing for a unique creative experience.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025š09:00 AMā±ļø3 hoursšBotanical Garden, ZagrebšCroatianš°20ā¬
Instructor
Monika Herceg
About This Workshop
Experience the perfect marriage of mindfulness and poetry in this unique workshop. We'll begin with guided meditation to quiet the mind, then channel that awareness into the ancient art of haiku. Learn how the 5-7-5 syllable form captures moments of presence and connection with nature.
Who Should Attend
Anyone seeking a peaceful, contemplative creative experience. No prior experience needed.
Prerequisites
Comfortable clothing for sitting meditation.
What You'll Learn
- Basic meditation techniques
- Understanding of haiku tradition
- Observation and presence skills
- Collection of your own haiku
Schedule
- 09:00 - Arrival and settling
- 09:15 - Guided meditation
- 09:45 - Introduction to haiku
- 10:15 - Garden walk and observation
- 10:45 - Haiku writing session
- 11:30 - Sharing and tea ceremony
- 12:00 - Close
What to Bring
All materials provided including tea
Haiku & Meditation
A beautiful spring morning in the Botanical Garden provided the perfect setting for this contemplative workshop combining meditation with haiku writing.
The Experience
Participants began with a 30-minute guided meditation, then walked mindfully through the garden observing the spring blooms. Each person created a collection of haiku inspired by their observations.
A cherry blossom falls Ripples spread across still water Spring whispers goodbye
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