Revisiting Flags

Set #2, 2008 by Asya Lesly

The current set of Bhavana Project flags are up in Northern California with my friends Phil and Ana.  While we wait, here is a flag by California fiber artist Asya Lesly, from the second set created in 2008.  Her graphic image on the flag makes a powerful addition to the group.

Asya cannot remember at time when she "did not sew or have a collection of fabric."  Visit her website to see more of Asya's work that includes quilts and dolls.

Thank you once again, Asya!

Bhavana Project prayer flags 2008

Comings and Goings

Bhavana Project Prayer Flags - 9/2008. Photo by Mary Roy.

 
I had a fabulous time talking about prayer flags and the Bhavana Project at the Westside Quilters' meeting last Saturday.  Interest was sparked which may bring some new participants, but mostly I just loved sharing the flags with a new audience.

Speaking...

Bhavana Project Prayer Flags - 5/2012. Photo by Judy Warner.

Workshop update:  I will be teaching a mini Creative Circle Workshop on January 17, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in Culver City.  Stay tuned!

Sharing the Flags at WQ

I have been invited by Westside Quilters to give a brief talk about the Bhavana Project and prayer flags at their meeting this Saturday, October 17th.  I am happy to have the opportunity to share the project.  Thank you, Westside Quilters!

Bhavana Project Set 1, 2006.  Photo by Mary Cochran.

As you may know, my journey with prayer flags began over 10 years ago.  Inspired by Tibetan tradition of inscribing prayers or mantras on flags, I created the Bhavana Project as an ongoing group work to acknowledge the goodness in our lives. These flags cross cultural and spiritual boundaries, and are accessible to anyone.  We are in currently process with the fourth set of flags.  For more: the site.

Bhavana Project Set 3, 2010.  Photo by Elizabeth Dailey.

Westside  Quilters is open to all quilters, and meets quarterly at St. John's Presbyterian Church at 11000 National Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90064.  I am looking forward to the meeting!

2016 Workshops in Oxnard

Do you like to plan ahead?  The dates are set for the 2016 Creative Circle Flag Workshops at Threads of Awakening Transformative Arts Studio in Oxnard, CA.  Are you curious about prayer flags??  Join us on March 6th or July 31st for a relaxing and fun afternoon of creative play.  Mark your calendars!

These will be wonderful gatherings!

Creativity for Peace, Part 2

As promised, here is a brief photo journey documenting Creativity for Peace's July 30th fundraiser, with the Bhavana Project prayer flags on exhibit.  Creativity for Peace prepares the next generation of female leaders in Israel and Palestine through art and dialogue.  Learn more about CFP here.

 

Attendees making their own flags...

Thank you to Creativity for Peace and Debby Everett for including our flags in your event!  Thanks to Don Nofte for the photographs.

Creativity for Peace

Bhavana Project Flags 2012.  Photo by Judy Warner

Creativity for Peace is an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico that works with young Israeli and Palestinian women on collaborative leadership and peacemaking through art and dialogue camps. My friend Debby Everett volunteers for the non-profit, and has participated in the Bhavana Project numerous times.  Through her efforts, the third set of the Bhavana Project will be shown at Creativity for Peace's fundraising event this week.  There will be the opportunity for attendees to make their own prayer flags.  All very exciting!

As you may remember, the third set of flags was created around the theme "Reflections on Peace".  Most fitting for this event.  Stay tuned for more details and photos.

Bhavana Project 2010.  Photo by Elizabeth Dailey.

Flags in the Community

Some prayer flags that I came across here and there, either in person (Arlington Garden) or online-

Flags on Wish Trees at Arlington Garden

Flags made by Sacred Threads exhibit attendees.

Photo courtesy Lisa Ellis

More Flags by Sacred Threads exhibit attendees.

Photo courtesy Lisa Ellis