When autumn breezes drift into the campus of ECNU,
Why not embark on a journey of spiritual cultivation?
Awaken creativity amid plants and soil,
Find tranquility in the rhythm of movement and breath.
This course is relaxing and anxiety-free,
Focusing solely on a healing spiritual SPA.
Join Daxia College to settle your body and mind in the beauty of tradition,
Learn happily and move forward lightly.
- Course Overview -
Course Philosophy
Develop skills in one go and achieve leaping progress.
Core Module of the Course
"Once-Cultivation" Course Framework--"Cultural Integration" Module
Extended Course Module
Community Comprehensive Practice Series of Sports, Aesthetics and Labor Education
Course Content
Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement
Mindful Meditation and Baduanjin
Teaching Tutor
Zha Tongxin
Teaching Assistant
Sun Weihao, School of Public Administration
Chen Qin, School of Data Science and Engineering
Li Yifan, School of Public Administration
- Course 1 -
Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement
——Capture the Autumn Colors of Plants and Nurture Elegance on the Desk
Course Introduction
Traditional Chinese flower arrangement embodies the wisdom of the Chinese philosophy "harmony between man and nature". For scholars, every step—from choosing water, selecting and matching flowers, arranging their postures, decorating the living environment to interacting with guests—conveys emotions and aspirations. It fully reflects the inner spiritual world of scholars, showing how they perceive mountains, rivers, the sun, the moon, and the changes of seasons, as well as how they position themselves amid the hustle and bustle of the world. By learning traditional flower arrangement, you can quietly comprehend the traditional way, re-examine your inner self through understanding plants. Every flower is a world; in the process of flower arrangement, you can practice self-cultivation and gain inner clarity and agility.
Course Instructor
Liu Yan
l National Senior Florist
l Researcher at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Application Research Center of ECNU
l Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor of Traditional Incense Making Techniques
l Curator
l Librarian
She teaches courses such as Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement and Chinese Incense Culture at ECNU, and Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Registration Method
Second Classroom System (mainly for 2025 undergraduate students of Daxia College)
Registration Time
From 12:00 on October 11 to 23:59 on October 12
Course Requirements
Due to the large number of materials required for the flower arrangement course, to protect our shared creative space, students in small classes will form teams freely (8 teams in total) and take turns on duty to clean up the venue after each class.
Course Schedule
Week & Session | Learning Content | Time & Venue |
October 17 - Session 1 | A Brief History of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement (Theory) | Every Friday, 15:00-17:00, Room 102-3, Student Activity Center |
October 24 - Session 2 | Interpretation of Three Talks on Vase Flowers, Vase Flower Manual and Vase History (Theory) | Same as above |
October 31 - Session 3 | Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement, Knowledge of Flower Materials, Six Types of Vessels, Processing and Arrangement Sequence of Flower Materials, Color Matching, Theme Setting (Theory) | Same as above |
November 7 - Session 4 | Plate Arrangement - Upright Style (Practice) | Same as above |
November 14 - Session 5 | Plate Arrangement - Inclined Style (Practice) | Same as above |
November 21 - Session 6 | Plate Arrangement - Horizontal Style (Practice) | Same as above |
December 5 - Session 7 | Themed Creation (Practice) | Same as above |
December 12 - Session 8 | Visiting Flower Market & Free Creation (Practice) | Same as above |
- Course 2 -
Mindful Meditation and Baduanjin
——Absorb the Autumn Breeze and Dew to Nourish Vitality and Harmony
Course Introduction
In the fast-paced modern life, college students often face multiple pressures from academics, interpersonal relationships, etc., and are frequently troubled by stress, anxiety and distracting thoughts. This course integrates the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture, taking mindful meditation and Baduanjin as practical approaches to help college students cultivate their moral character, improve their physical and mental health. The course emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, exploring the ideas of self-cultivation and harmony between man and nature in traditional Chinese culture, and systematically teaching the basic concepts and methods of mindful meditation, as well as the theoretical basis and movement essentials of Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese health-preserving exercise. The course adopts a small-class teaching model, emphasizing teacher-student interaction and communication among students, and creating a relaxed and pleasant learning atmosphere. Join us to start a journey of physical and mental harmony and meet a better version of yourself!
Course Instructor
Tao Jie
l Lecturer and Full-time Counselor at the School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, ECNU
l Senior Meditation Instructor
l Shanghai School Psychological Counselor (qualified)
l Member of Shanghai University Psychological Counseling Association
l Recipient of Shanghai May 4th Red Flag Medal (Individual)
She has long led mindfulness groups for faculty and students, and has conducted mindfulness stress reduction training for CIIE volunteers, medical staff, civil servants, community workers, etc. She has constructed the "1+2+1 College Student Mindfulness Intervention System" and guided students to carry out a number of social governance innovation projects based on mindfulness.
Registration Method
Second Classroom System (mainly for 2025 undergraduate students of Daxia College)
Registration Time
From 12:00 on October 11 to 23:59 on October 12
Course Schedule
Week & Session | Learning Content | Time & Venue |
October 16 - Session 1 | Scientific Basis of Mindfulness, First Three Postures of Baduanjin | Every Thursday, 15:00-17:00, Xiayu Island / Room 206, University Activity Center |
October 23 - Session 2 | Mindfulness and Emotional Management, Postures 4 to 6 of Baduanjin | Same as above |
October 30 - Session 3 | Mindfulness and Good Sleep, Last Three Postures of Baduanjin | Same as above |
November 6 - Session 4 | Life Extension of Mindfulness, Practice of Baduanjin | Same as above |
Learn the way of vase flowers to settle your mind in the present,
Practice the rhythm of Baduanjin to activate qi and blood meridians.
Comprehend the aesthetics of life amid the withering and flourishing of plants,
Regain your inner rhythm between each breath.
Scan the QR code to register for an autumn spiritual gathering,
And experience the ancient wisdom together with Daxia College.