Ikebana arranged as to express peace. All gifts of flowers must be in bud, so that the person to whom they are sent may have the pleasure of seeing them openquite a contrast to the present Western idea of everything being forced to perfection before leaving the florist. The spiritual aspect of "kadō" is considered very important to its practitioners. Some practitioners feel silence is needed while making "ikebana" while others feel this is not necessary. It is a time to appreciate things in nature that people often overlook because of their busy lives. It is believed that one becomes more
Ikebana principles, but there are in Tokyo and Kyoto many masters of "ikebana" who teach the simpler forms of "Ko-ryū", and "Ko-Shin-ryū" of the Genroku and Tenmei eras. The oldest international organization, Ikebana International, was founded in 1956. Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado is the honourary president. Followers and practitioners of "kadō", from pupil to teacher, are known as "kadōka" (華道家). A "kadō" teacher is called . The term comes from "sen" or "saki" (before) and "sei" (life) – i.e. one who has preceded you. Noted Japanese who practiced it include Junichi Kakizaki, Mokichi Okada, and Yuki Tsuji. Tsuji was at