The Prayer of the Butterfly
with Suprapto Suryodarmo

July 27 – August 5

Usually, we are in the condition that we are alone and we are just seeing nature. Through moving we can bring back parts of our self and be a part of our environment. The prayer of the butterfly, with the beauty of small and simple, yet strong, celebrates the richness of the colorful nature garden.

See Suprapto Suryodarmo on YouTube.

As a part of our SEEDS Festival, this workshop may be taken individually or may be taken in combination with other SEEDS Events.

Since 1970, Suprapto Suryodarmo has studied free movement, Vipassana and Sumarah (Javanese meditation techniques). In 1974 he was initiated into the Theravadin order of Buddhism and created Wayang Buddha (The Buddha's Puppet). The main intention of his work continued as an exploration of how to make less of identification through the practice of movement arts. In 1986, Suprapto established his own school called Padepokan Lemah Putih , centered in his uniquely landscaped garden Mojosongo on the outskirts of Solo, Java. Suryodarmo initiated Sharing Movement circulation in Europe, America, Asia and Australia and Web Art Garden, a world-wide network of artists and presenting organizations. He also served as a delegation artist in the Asia Europe Meeting II in London, UK in 1998 and 2004 International Shamanism Art Festival in Seoul, South Korea. Suryodarmo currently serves as a Founding Member and Chairperson of the Board for Dharma Nature Time - an international co-operative foundation; Founding Member for Yayasan (Foundation) Teja Samudragiri in support of Art, Temple, Garden in Tejakula, North Bali and Yayasan Dharma Samuan Tiga in support of Art and Religiosity programs in Bedulu, Bali. He continues to present workshops and performances in Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Japan, and recently in the U.S.A, Mexico and India.

Total Workshop Fee = Tuition + Room & Board.

Tuition (3 Tiers Available):
   Student Rate: Economically challenged students and the unemployed: $650
   Regular Rate: Employed but struggling (teacher, librarian, lots of kids, etc.): $700
   Professional Rate: Actually contributing to your retirement plan (support the arts!): $750

Standard Room & Board: $425 (includes other SEEDS Festival Activities as well as accomodations and meals)
(For commuting or alternate housing options, click here)
Early Registration Discount: $50 off if registered by June 15
Deposit Required: $150

Arrival Saturday, 7/26, after 5 p.m, or Sunday, 7/27 before Noon
Last session ends Tuesday afternoon 8/5