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One Taste of Truth
I am not a student of Zen, but I am a student of tea, so anything in English that helps me understand the relationship of Zen to tea captures my interest. One of the overt examples of Zen in the tea room is the scroll displayed in the tokonoma. It is often a Zen saying. …
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Portable meditation seats on sale
For the holidays, I have just put the portable mediation seats on sale at SweetPersimmon.com The price was $49.99, now on sale for $40.00.
Made from sustainable wood and eco-friendly milk paint, our Portable Meditation Seat weighs just 12 oz. and comes in its own carry bag that doubles as padding. It’s …
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Competency in the tea room
Some of my newer students are learning a new temae or procedure for making tea. One of them said that we haven’t spent enough time on it for her to feel competent. She only did it a few times before we changed to the Ro season and now she feels like she has to start …
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Samurai! at the Portland Art Museum
Samurai armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection will be on display until January 12, 2104
Travel back in time and discover remarkable objects that illuminate the life, culture, and pageantry of the samurai, the revered and feared warriors of Japan—from one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the world. …
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Art Over Macleay Park
For those of you in Portland, I will be showing all new handbags at Art Over Macleay Park, December 7-8th. please come and look at the wonderful things for sale. You just might find the right gift for Christmas and indulge yourself with a SweetPersimmon leather handbag as well.
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