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The Book of Tea

by Sayuri Romei, Anna Sherman, Kakuzō Okakura
₱589.05
The Book of Tea
The Book of Tea

Japanese tea ceremony: culture and philosophy intertwined.

If you're intrigued by the intricacies of Japanese culture, "The Book of Tea" is a delightful dive that will not only reveal the detailed rituals of the tea ceremony but also how these practices reflect broader philosophical and cultural themes within Japan. Its timeless insight into teaism and connection to Taoism and Zennism makes it not just informative, but also a tranquil read that resonates with simplicity and mindfulness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Book of Tea

by Sayuri Romei, Anna Sherman, Kakuzō Okakura
₱589.05
ISBN: 9781529021066
Authors: Sayuri Romei, Anna Sherman, Kakuzō Okakura
Publisher: Macmillan Collector's Library
Date of Publication: 2020-02-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, History, Philosophy, Art, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Essays, Food, Classics, History, Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 15707 readers)

Description

The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life. This short book, written in English by a Japanese scholar and artist, was first published in 1906 at a time when Japan was opening up to Western culture. In response to that, Okakura Kakuzo set out to explain the beauty and simplicity of Japanese daily life which was greatly inspired by teaism. He describes in detail the different aspects of the tea ceremony, how it was founded, the role of the tea masters, the architecture of the tea-room, and the stages of making and serving the tea. He then goes on to explain the connection between Taoism and Zennism with tea and he also writes chapters on art appreciation and the art of flower arranging.
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Japanese tea ceremony: culture and philosophy intertwined.

If you're intrigued by the intricacies of Japanese culture, "The Book of Tea" is a delightful dive that will not only reveal the detailed rituals of the tea ceremony but also how these practices reflect broader philosophical and cultural themes within Japan. Its timeless insight into teaism and connection to Taoism and Zennism makes it not just informative, but also a tranquil read that resonates with simplicity and mindfulness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.