Soshitsu Sen - Chado

Soshitsu Sen - Chado - Soshitsu Sen

__**The Japanese Way of Tea.**__ Chado” (literally “the Way of Tea”) synthesizes numerous arts and philosophies that combine into a systematic method of preparing, serving and drinking tea. Chado is a discipline that has been nourished and refined by the Japanese since the fifteenth century. It is based on the simple act of boiling water, making tea, and offering it to others. Served with a respectful heart and received with gratitude, a bowl of tea satisfies both the physical and spiritual thirst. The timeless principles that each student follows in their pursuit of Chado represent an unbroken tradition that brings together social etiquette, Asian artistic traditions and philosophies, awareness of seasonal changes and the essence of Zen Buddhism. Incorporating them into daily life helps one to find that unassailable place of tranquility that is within each of us.