Japanese Tea Ceremony Theory

Author: (Japan) Sen no Rikyu Supervised
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is a commemorative collection of essays celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Sen no Rikyu School of Tea Ceremony and Tianjin Business College. It includes 30 essays by tea ceremony experts from Japan and Chinese scholars engaged in the study of Japanese tea ceremony and Japanese culture. It is the first specialized collection of essays on Japanese tea ceremony published domestically. In front of us is a book dedicated to the study of Japanese tea ceremony—On Japanese Tea Ceremony. This collection of essays by scholars from both China and Japan follows the publication of The Historical Significance of Chinese Tea Ceremony by Dr. Sen no Rikyu, an honorary citizen of Tianjin and a distinguished figure in Japanese tea ceremony. It is a collection of essays on Japanese tea ceremony published in China. The content of this collection primarily focuses on the history of tea ceremony, the spirit of tea ceremony, and the practice of tea ceremony, among other aspects. The purpose of this collection is to help people understand the way of tea, experience the heart of tea, savor the charm of tea, so that they can share the beauty of tea culture together and create a living space filled with harmonious words, mutual recognition, and respect for one another. The (purpose) of Japanese tea ceremony in this regard is undoubtedly very noble and commendable.