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recommends the following books
about
chanoyu/Japanese way of tea. Chanoyu is a spiritual practice
based on integrating the principles of harmony, respect, purity,
and tranquility into one's everyday life through the simple act
of making and sharing a bowl of tea. |
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The
Enjoyment of Tea
by
Sen Genshitsu |
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Published
in 2006, this book relates exeriences and thoughts of
Hounsai, the 15th generation of the Urasenke Tradition
of Tea who is now known as Sen Genshitsu. Includes memorable
tea gatherings, the universal spirit of hospitality, and
advice on how to approach one's practice of chanoyu. An
appendix of Rikyu's One Hundred Verses is included.
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$20.00
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Tea
Life, Tea Mind
by
Soshitsu Sen
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Dr.
Sen talks about growing up in the Urasenke family and
gives an in depth discussion of the spiritual essence
of Chado, the Japanese Way of Tea. A small book, but one
where each reading gives the reader new and deeper insights
into the understanding of Chado.
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$17.00
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Chado
by
Soshitsu Sen
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Gives
a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese Way of Tea,
covering history, tearooms, utensils, sweets, kaiseki
cuisine, detail steps of a formal tea gathering, and basic
steps for host and guest; many photographs.
Currently
unavailable
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$40.00 |
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The
Spirit of Tea
by
Soshitsu Sen
Commentary
by Naya Sotan
Translated by Paul Varley & Kurokawa Shozo
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In this beautifully photographed
book, the Grand Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea
explains what the spirit of tea is and how it develops
through the practice of tea.
Currently
unavailable |
$25.00 |
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Chanoyu,
The Urasenke Tradition
of Tea
edited
by Soshitsu Sen
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Gives
a history and the legacy of the Urasenke tradition of
Tea by the various grand masters, history of the Urasenke
compound, and an explanation of a formal tea gathering;
many photographs.
Currently
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$60.00
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The
Grand Tea Master: A Biography of Hounsai Soshitsu Sen
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by
Herbert Plutschow
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Discusses Tea history, philosophy,
aesthetics, iemoto system, Urasenke legacy, Hounsai Oiemoto's
life and his aesthetic taste, okonomi mono, with photos.
Currently
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$35.00
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Tea Ceramics Artist Richard Milgrim: A Retrospective
by
Richard Milgrim |
Beautiful color photographs abound in this rich and comprehensive look at Richard Milgrim's career. MATCHAandMORE offers the lowest price available!
Working with the enthusuiastic support of Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th Generation Grand Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea, this book takes us through the first 30 years of Richard Milgrim's career as a tea ceramics artist. His work synthesizes a unique western perspective with a profound understanding of traditional Japanese aesthetics honed over decades immersed in Japan's cultural wellspring, the all encompassing World of Tea. Click here for more information
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$50.00
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