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Enjoy the simplicity of the rustic tearoom, the warmth of the clay bowl, the
bitterness of powdered green tea, the joy of the changing seasons, and the
singularity of each moment that can never be repeated.
This annual observance held traditionally in March, honors the founder of the
Sen tea tradition, Sen no Rikyu (1522-91), who is recognized as a pivotal figure
in perfecting chanoyu as an artistic and spiritual discipline. Rikyu is
remembered with a special offering of tea and flowers. Open to all, regardless
of experience.
Rikyuki no shiki Tea Record
Scroll: 'Hayaume no fumi' (Early blooming plums letter) copy of original by Sen
no Rikyu
Flowers: seasonal
Offertory table: candle, flowers, incense, tea and sweets
Kettle: iron, cylindrical, embossed cloud-dragon surface, favored by Rikyu,
made by Sato Seiko
Chinese-style tea table: unfinished, favored by Rikyu
Water jar: cylindrical shape, Ohi ceramic ware
Ladle stand: Green Raku ware
Tea container: 'Kodaiji' style lacquer by Isshinsai
Tea scoop: 'Chiku kei' (Bamboo valley) carved by Kobori Dairei zenosho of
Ryokoin from wood salvaged from the Daitokuji Sanmon gate
Main tea bowl: Hagi ware by Okada Yutaka
Second tea bowl: 'Sumire' (violets) by Okada Kakei
Waste-water jar: bronze, 'Efugo' (hawk-feeder) shape, favored by Rikyu
Lid rest: green Raku ware, 'Gotoku' (trivet) shape, favored by Rikyu
Powdered tea: 'Green tempest' blended by Marukyu Koyama-en
Confection: 'Natane' sweet
bitterness of powdered green tea, the joy of the changing seasons, and the
singularity of each moment that can never be repeated.
This annual observance held traditionally in March, honors the founder of the
Sen tea tradition, Sen no Rikyu (1522-91), who is recognized as a pivotal figure
in perfecting chanoyu as an artistic and spiritual discipline. Rikyu is
remembered with a special offering of tea and flowers. Open to all, regardless
of experience.
Rikyuki no shiki Tea Record
Scroll: 'Hayaume no fumi' (Early blooming plums letter) copy of original by Sen
no Rikyu
Flowers: seasonal
Offertory table: candle, flowers, incense, tea and sweets
Kettle: iron, cylindrical, embossed cloud-dragon surface, favored by Rikyu,
made by Sato Seiko
Chinese-style tea table: unfinished, favored by Rikyu
Water jar: cylindrical shape, Ohi ceramic ware
Ladle stand: Green Raku ware
Tea container: 'Kodaiji' style lacquer by Isshinsai
Tea scoop: 'Chiku kei' (Bamboo valley) carved by Kobori Dairei zenosho of
Ryokoin from wood salvaged from the Daitokuji Sanmon gate
Main tea bowl: Hagi ware by Okada Yutaka
Second tea bowl: 'Sumire' (violets) by Okada Kakei
Waste-water jar: bronze, 'Efugo' (hawk-feeder) shape, favored by Rikyu
Lid rest: green Raku ware, 'Gotoku' (trivet) shape, favored by Rikyu
Powdered tea: 'Green tempest' blended by Marukyu Koyama-en
Confection: 'Natane' sweet
| Bonnie Soshin Mitchell, Director, the staff and the members of the Urasenke Foundation of Seattle cordially invite you to the annual observance of Rikyuki no shiki Founder's Day Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00PM Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden Shoseian Teahouse 1075 Lake Washington Blvd., East, Seattle Tickets are $20, plus Garden admission For reservations call the Japanese Garden 206.684.4725 |
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