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Tea Links & News — March 2012
Sen Genshitsu of Japan named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Sen Genshitsu is being named “in recognition of his contribution to peace and culture through the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and his dedication to the ideals and goals of the Organization”, according to the diploma he will receive during the ceremony. Read Article → Ishinomaki: Then and [...]
Urasenke Chicago Tatezome 2012 – New Year’s Tea Gathering
Urasenke Chicago Tatezome 2012 – New Year’s Tea Ceremony from way of tea on Vimeo. On January 29, 2012 The Chicago Urasenke Chapter held its annual Tatezome (New Year’s Tea Gathering) at the Japan Information Center in Chicago. This video shows the Tatezome tea ceremony in its entirety – a full 30 minutes. It includes [...]
Tea Links & News — Feb 2012
The essentials of The Way of Tea Kohei examines Rikyu’s seven essential practices when following The Way of Tea. Read Article → Omotesenke guide to Tea Ceremony The Omotesenke Tea School has a great online guide to Tea Ceremony covering everything from history to etiquette to tea utensils. Visit Site → British ‘rakugo’ artist helps [...]
The Gift, a quote by Emile Zola
The artist is nothing without the gift,but the gift is nothing without work.— Emile Zola I wonder why it is often difficult to follow through with the creative act. The idea exists in my head, but it lacks the accompanying action. Maybe I am afraid of failure. But if I don’t act, I have already [...]