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The Japanese Tea Ceremony - Cha-no-Yu and the Zen Art of Mindfulness (Paperback)
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The Japanese Tea Ceremony - Cha-no-Yu and the Zen Art of Mindfulness (Paperback)
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The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a detailed examination of the
five-centuries-old tea ceremony--or Cha-no-Yu in Japanese,
literally "hot water for tea"--a cornerstone of Japanese culture
and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. Framed by intricately
choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search
for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity
of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure,
becomes an object of focus for meditation. As the water is heated
and the tea is served, the ultimate goal is losing the sense of
self while gaining inner peace. The path to mindfulness runs
through the center of the tea ceremony. Abundantly illustrated with
over 160 drawings and 40 color photos showing every aspect of the
ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture
and utensils, teahouses and gardens, and numerous other features of
Cha-no-Yu. It also delves into the many disciplines included within
the broader framework of the tea ceremony--Japanese art,
calligraphy, flower arrangements, architecture, gardening, and
exquisite handicrafts. Learn more about the experiences of masters
of the tea ceremony over the centuries and histories of the various
schools and traditions of the art of tea. Full-color photos of tea
bowls, teahouses, and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the
cult of tea and this important Japanese tradition. With a new
foreword by award-winning author Laura C. Martin, The Japanese Tea
Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of the ritual and Zen
philosophy of one of Japan's greatest customs, truly "an epitome of
Japanese civilization."
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