Kashintei tea house.
The Tea Ceremony
1pm & 2pm Demonstrations
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
August 21, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
Join us in the Tea Garden of the Portland Japanese Garden for a demonstration of tea prepared by Kashintei Kai. Tea ceremony demonstrations are offered at the Garden on the third Saturday of every summer month at 1pm and 2pm.
Chado 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
