The Way of Tea in LA

Cha-do, the Japanese "Way of Tea", is neither ancient nor exotic, neither sacred nor profane. In fact, it is extremely ordinary, orderly and essential. In practice, it is "simply" making sure you have properly heated the water for the tea, literally cha-no-yu. In its atmosphere of heightened awareness and hospitality, host and guest ultimately transpose roles and unite. It is this very give-and-receive dynamic exchange that makes the world a wonderful place.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Rikyu's Private Writings

Check out Daniel Burkus' generous blog for translations and explanations of Rikyū Densho — the Private Writings of Sen no Rikyū: I. The Nambō-ate Densho.

Reflects some of the subtleties imparted by my teacher, Matsumoto Sosei, sensei. I never realized these were "codified".