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Winter intensive
The day after Christmas, December 26th we had our first Winter intensive at Issoan Tea School. For my students it was their first intensive. We started at 3 pm and ended at 9:30 pm. In between we sat zazen, practiced warigeiko, reviewed movement in the tearoom, did five teamae, laid the charcoal shozumi and rebuilt …
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The differences are the same
I had the privilege of attending an Omotesenke chakai this last weekend. Even though I have participated in chakai in Japan, it was very educational to be able to see it again in a much more intimate setting.
I get asked all the time about the differences between Omotesenke and Urasenke. I usually respond that …
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Carpenter inspects Japanese Tea House
The Portland Japanese Garden Tea House if 50 years old and slated for rennovations. Check out the new article on the articles page.
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Another Midorikai blog
I just found another Midorikai blog. She seems to post quite frequently and has a lot of photos. It takes me back to the time I was there in Kyoto. Please check it out and add comments, it helps get through the tough times at Midorikai. Link below:
Fail Better
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Remembering winter chakai
I remember one of the most memorable chakai was at the Japanese Garden in Winter. The snow was softly falling and it was only the host and I. The scroll hanging in the tokonoma read, “Everything’s important, nothing really matters.”
He had opened up all of the windows to the tea house and made tea …
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