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urasenke
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seattle branch

WHAT

Tea presentations give the first-time viewer a framework to understand the significant role of Chanoyu in Japanese arts and culture.

Tea gatherings, chakai, bring host and guest together in a moment free from worldly concerns. In the tranquil setting of the tea room and garden suggesting a mountain hermitage, the guest contemplates the words of a Zen master brushed on a scroll, seasonal flowers arranged as if growing in the field and works of art inspired by nature. While engaging in the most ordinary of human activities -- preparing, serving, and receiving tea -- host and guest seek to relate to one another and the tea environment with directness, immediacy and appreciation. Recommended for those with knowledge of the fundamentals of Chado.

Tea workshops explore Chado from many perspectives including spiritual, artistic and social. Recommended for those with knowledge of the fundamentals of Chado.

Special events bring opportunities to share Chado with Urasenke friends near and far.

WHEN

Please consult the BULLETIN Page for a list of events and the CALENDAR on the HOME PAGE for details about Upcoming Tea Activities.

WHERE

Seattle Art Museum, Ryokusuian Teahouse
The 3-mat tearoom, Ryokusuian, Arbor of Green Reflecting Waters, designed and built by the Urasenke Foundation of Kyoto, is the setting for bimonthly presentations. Free with reservations. Call SAM in 2007 at (206) 654-3121, Tuesday through Friday, between 10am and 4pm or visit online at Seattle Art Museum.

Tea ceremony presentations for School Groups may be arranged on Tuesdays from 12:15-1:00, following the presentations for the general public that end at noon. For dates please see the schedule of presentations above. For reservations call the Education Department at (206) 654-3186 or visit online at Seattle Art Museum.

Seattle Japanese Garden, Shoseian Teahouse
The 6-mat tearoom, Shoseian, Arbor of the Murmuring Pines, was rebuilt in 1981 with funding provided by Urasenke Foundation of Kyoto to serve as a classroom for the study of Chado at the University of Washington. Shoseian is maintained by Seattle Branch for University of Washington Chado classes, community classes, seasonal tea gatherings, special events and tea presentations.

Saturday Tea presentations are free with admission to the Garden. Optional tea/sweet tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth for $10. Sunday Tea presentations require $10 tickets. General admission to the Garden is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Please call (206) 684-4725 for reservations and hours of operation or visit online at Seattle Japanese Garden.

ALLIANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Everett Community College

Seattle Japanese Garden

Seattle Art Museum

University of Washington
Seattle and Bothell

TEA EVENTS

Transmitting
the living art of Chado,
the Way of Tea,
to affirm our common humanity through harmony, respect, purity and tranquility.