Tea Ceremony: The Way of Tea in Japan
The Japanese tea ceremony is more contemplative than ceremonious. Chado or Sado, the Way of Tea, was developed by Sen no Rikyu as a method to achieve inner peace through the simple act of preparing tea.
Chado, the Way of Tea in the Middle of the Cornfields
A wonderful site by Kimiko Gunji. Explores all aspects of the tea ceremony: history, principles, rules. Documents a real tea ceremony experience.
A wonderful site by Kimiko Gunji. Explores all aspects of the tea ceremony: history, principles, rules. Documents a real tea ceremony experience.
Welcome to Cha No Yu
A site dedicated to the tea ceremony. Features the spiritual aspect, hanging scroll (kakemono), tea equipment, actual steps for the guest and host, and a glossary.
A site dedicated to the tea ceremony. Features the spiritual aspect, hanging scroll (kakemono), tea equipment, actual steps for the guest and host, and a glossary.
The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site
Official site by the Urasenke Foundation. Features the history of the Urasenke way of tea, the Urasenke tea house and garden, and organization.
Official site by the Urasenke Foundation. Features the history of the Urasenke way of tea, the Urasenke tea house and garden, and organization.
The Encyclopedia of Japanese Tea Ceremony
An informative resource full of tea articles and a bulletin board.
An informative resource full of tea articles and a bulletin board.