Tea Ceremony Demonstration at Portland Japanese Garden
Tea Ceremony Demonstration
July 21, 2007
Portland Japanese Garden
Kashin-tei tea house
1pm & 2pm
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Join us in the Tea Garden of the Japanese Garden for a demonstration of tea prepared by Kashin-tei Kai. Tea ceremony demonstrations are offered at the Garden on the third Saturday of every summer month at 1pm and 2pm
Chadō 茶道, the Way of the Tea, is the practice of preparing, serving, and drinking Tea. Since the 15th century, it has been a study in preparing a bowl of powdered green tea (matcha 抹茶) as well as incorporating many of the arts of Japan. This elegant yet simple practice reflects the philosophy of the four principles of Tea:
Harmony (Wa 和)
Respect (Kei 敬)
Purity (Sei 精)
Tranquility (Jaku 寂)
In keeping with this philosophy, Wakai Dokokai offers firsthand experiences enjoying, studying, and understanding the spirit of the Tea.
From Chado: The Way of the Tea by Wakai Dokokai, Portland, OR
