The Book of Tea
This exploration of the Japanese tea ceremony is “a fascinating exposition of Japanese culture and the country’s relationship to the west” (The Guardian).
 
Written in 1906 by “a pivotal figure in trying to make sense out of the clash between Western innovation in Japan and Oriental tradition . . . [The Book of Tea] “presents a unified concept of life, art and nature [and explores] topics related to tea appreciation, including Zen, flower arranging and Taoism” (The Japan Times).
 
The Book of Tea captivated poets including T. S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, and illustrates how the philosophy of Teaism raises tea above the status of mere beverage to cultural touchstone, melding ethics and religion, simplicity and egalitarianism, nature and humanity. It is a way of life and a path toward enlightenment that has stood the test of time over centuries.
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The Book of Tea
This exploration of the Japanese tea ceremony is “a fascinating exposition of Japanese culture and the country’s relationship to the west” (The Guardian).
 
Written in 1906 by “a pivotal figure in trying to make sense out of the clash between Western innovation in Japan and Oriental tradition . . . [The Book of Tea] “presents a unified concept of life, art and nature [and explores] topics related to tea appreciation, including Zen, flower arranging and Taoism” (The Japan Times).
 
The Book of Tea captivated poets including T. S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, and illustrates how the philosophy of Teaism raises tea above the status of mere beverage to cultural touchstone, melding ethics and religion, simplicity and egalitarianism, nature and humanity. It is a way of life and a path toward enlightenment that has stood the test of time over centuries.
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The Book of Tea

The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo
The Book of Tea

The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo

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This exploration of the Japanese tea ceremony is “a fascinating exposition of Japanese culture and the country’s relationship to the west” (The Guardian).
 
Written in 1906 by “a pivotal figure in trying to make sense out of the clash between Western innovation in Japan and Oriental tradition . . . [The Book of Tea] “presents a unified concept of life, art and nature [and explores] topics related to tea appreciation, including Zen, flower arranging and Taoism” (The Japan Times).
 
The Book of Tea captivated poets including T. S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, and illustrates how the philosophy of Teaism raises tea above the status of mere beverage to cultural touchstone, melding ethics and religion, simplicity and egalitarianism, nature and humanity. It is a way of life and a path toward enlightenment that has stood the test of time over centuries.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781504062565
Publisher: Open Road Media
Publication date: 04/21/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 93
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Okakura Kakuzo was a Japanese scholar who contributed to the development of the arts in Japan. Globally, he is chiefly remembered as the author of The Book of Tea.
Okakura Kakuzo was a Japanese scholar who contributed to the development of the arts in Japan. Globally, he is chiefly remembered as the author of The Book of Tea.

Table of Contents

I.The Cup of Humanity
II.The Schools of Tea
III.Taoism and Zennism
IV.The Tea-Room
V.Art Appreciation
VI.Flowers
VII.Tea-Masters
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