Ed Note: The class is now filled. Please contact me if you’d like to get on the waiting list. The new Introduction to Japanese Culture and Chado Class begins this Friday, January 11, 2013 and meets on Fridays for 10 weeks. We have a new venue at
Portland Tea Enthusiasts’ Alliance 828 Southeast Ash Street, #204 …
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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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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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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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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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