In the eighteenth century, the warrior Shigenori Chikamatsu set down scores of legends, anecdotes and bits of lore to express the essence of the tea ceremony for the edification of tea connoisseurs. His work became Stories from a Tearoom Window, translated into English for the f…
Tea in Japan: essays on the history of Chanoyu
"The understanding of the deep and vital connection between Japanese art and the Way of Tea is a prerequisite for the appreciation of Japanese culture in general. Here, for the first time in English, a tea master tells how he was prepared from childhood to master the spiritual, …
"Understanding the deep and vital connection between Japanese art and the Way of Tea is a prerequisite for the appreciation of Japanese culture in general. Here, for the first time in English, a tea master tells how he was prepared from childhood to master the spiritual, scholas…
"Understanding the deep and vital connection between Japanese art and the Way of Tea is a prerequisite for the appreciation of Japanese culture in general. Here, for the first time in English, a tea master tells how he was prepared from childhood to master the spiritual, scholas…
The Tea Book is a brief but classic essay on tea drinking, its history, restorative powers, and rich connection to Japanese culture.
"A seminal guide to Asian life and thought Very highly recommended."Midwest Book Review. In this classic 1906 essay on tea drinking its history, aesthetics, and deep connection to Japanese culture - Okakura felt "Teaism" could influence the world: "Tea with us becomes more than …