tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43637484472668257552026-04-11T05:30:17.343+05:30We are a group of bonsai lovers commited to promoting this art in Chennai.bodhi bonsaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843588053417752100noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363748447266825755.post-7543046006162672512026-03-25T19:19:00.000+05:302026-03-25T19:19:07.590+05:30

 BODHI - The Chennai  Bonsai AssociationWhat makes it Bonsai?Do you wire the roots?Does it live indoors?Do you give it any water?The art of bonsai is not a mystery.Would you like to know  more about how to create  and maintain a living  bonsai?You can find support and  educational opportunities  in BODHI - The Chennai Bonsai Association.Regular meetings are on

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By Vijaya Chamundeshwari  It was the second Saturday of March and we Bodhiites marched towards Besant Nagar and found our SPACE to meet and work on our plants. With chairs arranged like a class room and a lengthy bench placed opposite for the speakers of the day our president welcomed his Bodhi family warmly and with pride of the happenings since the beginning of this year. The Japanese

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By Vijaya Chamundeshwari In the bus and off on an edutainment tour – Bus full of chatting n gleaming bonsai enthusiasts Our Bodhi Bonsai Club outing was an ‘edutaining’ tour to Auroville. The Botanical Garden welcomed us with hibiscus juice and a very colourful and healthy combo of food. Uma our tour guide took us on a walkathon through a thicket. Between the sound of our feet rustling over

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Doctor Yogesh The Japanese Embassy was part of the Japanese Cultural Celebration held at VR Mall, Anna Nagar, on 1st February 2026. Our bonsai specimens were thoughtfully displayed during the event and attracted great interest from visitors. The display received wide appreciation from the audience for its artistry, discipline, and harmony with nature, reflecting the true spirit of Japanese

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Vijaya Chamundeswari                  Celebrations are on for December with Christmas round the corner and New year playing pee- ka -boo. We at Bodhi enjoyed our year end meet which began with our President welcoming us all with a cheerful birthday smile. We were all ears to the string of achievements of 2025 while our eyes were on the silky chocolate

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Video Courtesy : Latha RaoExperience the Bonsai Exhibition organized by Bodhi - The Chennai Bonsai Association at the Lalit Kala Academy on 30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2025.

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 By Vijaya  ChamundeswariI parked my car and entered the premises of Lalit Kala Academy. As I stepped towards the hall my face lit into a bright smile. The green board announcing the exhibition of BODHI stood tall in the entrance welcoming all nature lovers. This was a very different experience for me who has visited this hall umpteen times. My eyes were always on the wall that had

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 by Vijaya Chamundeswari One of our favourite places to meet up is The Defence Colony Club. Ample car park – but that’s not the reason; Lovely spacious hall that is so airy and cool- no no no that isn’t the reason either; Oh! It’s so far away and there is this metro work diversion – doesn’t matter let’s just go; What really mattered was our friends from the colony who welcome us so

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By Dr. YogeshThe Chennai Bonsai Association was held with full attendance. The highlight was an engaging  on "Broken Pot Arrangements," complemented by impressive member displays that sparked creativity. The Jade plant, ideal for Chennai’s climate, was featured as the plant of the month, and the Chinese Lantern plant also came under discussion. As always, the meeting was filled with fun,

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By Dr. YogeshIt’s always a joy to share happiness with others. At Bodhi, we celebrated the spirit of bonsai and the essence of World Bonsai Day by organizing a beginner’s workshop for the public. The response was heartwarming!The session included a lively discussion, an engaging PowerPoint presentation, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive workshops. A small but elegant bonsai display added

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By Dr. YogeshDespite the scorching summer heat, there was a good turnout of Bodhi members at the SPACES Centre for the April meeting.Ram gave a brief note on his recent experience at Bliss 2025, highlighting the unique energy and focus during the concentration sessions.The highlight of the day was Suseela Ma’am’s engaging demonstration and discussion on Bougainvillea bonsai. She generously shared

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 Organized by the South Asia Bonsai Friendship FederationThe Bliss 2025 Bonsai and Suiseki Convention was held at the Radisson Blu Resort, Karjat, Mumbai, attracting over 200 delegates from across India and South Asia.The event featured a distinguished lineup of eminent bonsai masters from India, Korea, Indonesia, the United States, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and South Africa.

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By Dr. Yogesh.We had the honor of being invited by ABK Dosokai Japanese Language School to present and demonstrate the art of bonsai as part of their 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations.The event saw a packed and enthusiastic audience, primarily young college students from across Chennai. We began with a PowerPoint presentation covering the benefits, history, styles, maintenance, and care of

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 By Dr. YogeshThe Madras Art Guild hosted an art festival at VR Mall, Chennai, featuring a diverse range of artistic expressions, including murals, photography, clay art, and paintings. The Bodhi Bonsai Club was specially invited to present a Zen garden and bonsai display, which captivated visitors and received high praise. The event was inaugurated by the Japanese Consul, adding cultural

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 The Bodhi Monthly Meeting for February centered around the theme of Bonsai and Rocks, exploring the artistic and natural synergy between the two elements.Key Highlights of the Meeting:1. Discussion on the Role of Rocks in Bonsai:The session began with insights into how rocks complement bonsai, both aesthetically and structurally.Topics such as root-over-rock (Sekijoju) bonsai,

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By Sheela BabuAs bonsai enthusiasts we often find ourselves searching for the perfect materials to bring our miniature landscapes to life. So Bodhi bonsai club decided to make a trip to Kolathur famed for its streets of aquariums, stones and driftwood stores.We met up at 10:30 AM on the dot and began a search for the treasures we were looking for. It was no doubt a treasure trove of lovely

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 By Dr .Yogesh, George and Vijaya ChamundeswariThe year-end celebration of the Chennai Bonsai Association was truly an event to remember, brimming with fun, learning, and camaraderie. The day kicked off with stunning bonsai and penjing demonstrations, where members showcased their creativity and expertise in shaping miniature trees. The bonsai quiz program challenged participants'

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By Vijaya ChamundeswariThere was so much cheer and laughter at the Children’s Park in Spurtank Road Chetpet. An array of plants brought by our members was reason enough. The plant of the month being Sea Hibiscus had colourful leaves that hung from their petioles. These heart shaped leaves quivered and shivered as the air gave them a breezy touch. Some had turned red, while some were a golden

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We had a very informative interesting and inspiring meetup with Mr.Ravindran at the Defense Colony Club house. Mr.Ravindran with our Bodhi members. The transformation brought about after a lot of observation and step by step shaping.It was a different session with our members getting a critical appreciation and guidance on their CasuarinasRam, Dr.Yogesh,George and MariaPhotos 

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By Gayathree  KrishnaCowdung cake - mix with neem leaf,  subabul leaf  ( has high nitrogen content) and make a flat cup cake kind of structure with a rim  so that water can stagnate and help in dissolving nutrients from it slowly. Don’t use rice husk, you can make compost from it but not direct use. Don’t use panchakavyam because of the ghee content in it. You

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By Vijay ChamundeshwariWhile our living space grew smaller and smaller our creativity grew into miniaturizing everything from trees to pets to even an entire garden. We have done entire landscapes that can be placed on a table. We have played with the art of even visualizing a stone into abstract emotions and imaginative formations. This time our Bodhi Bonsai Friends have taken to a very

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  By Vijay ChamundeshwariThis exactly is what we want to catch in our trays and pots and anything that we can put our hands upon – The Spirit of Nature. Bodhi Bonsai friends meet this time at the Defence Club in pretty large numbers to catch some creative ideas. We had our workshop on Penjing preceded by our President Dr Yogesh doing a PPT on the same that gave us an insight into

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  By Vijay ChamundeshwariWe had a virtual celebration of World Bonsai Day on 11/05/2024 on Google. There was a very informative talk on Premna by Dr. Yogesh. Here are  the points discussed and do add on.....1.Premna Microphylla is the best suited variety to form a thick canopy. Sathya mam had shared some cuttings which are the best.2.What Ravindran Sir has is Premna Odorata -

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