Ikigai Communal Dinner

"The Essence of Life"

"Ikigai and Creating Value for Others"

A novel dinner and talk series at 15th St Farm.

Throughout history and across cultures, food has brought people together, enriching their lives through exchanges of ideas, experiences, joys, and sorrows.

Amid today's challenges, we gather at convivial long tables for dinner to slow down, reconnect, and reflect on professional and personal contributions to our community.

"Ikigai," a Japanese word, refers to " Purpose In Life." "Adding Value to Others" refers to the species-survival requirement that has existed since life began on Earth 4.2 billion years ago.

Each evening's speaker will address a topic related to the two themes above. offering "Mind Seeds", and possibly identifying "Mind weeds" in the context of our work, passions, and aspirations.

The topic will encourage small-group discussions. Between courses, time will allow for Q&A.

In the spirit of one of the Farm's missions," To Facilitate Community Building," and as a true participatory event, guests will share the experience of setting the table, serving dishes family-style, and cleanup, as if at an informal friends' gathering.

The 3-course meals will be priced at $39.00 per person, including taxes and gratuities. Those who can contribute more will help subsidize students and guests with more limited means.

Thanks to generous donors we are offering a 50 percent discount to teachers and students. Please email [email protected] by Sunday, 4/5/26 to request the code.

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