The Book of Zen Tea [w/ English Translation]

The Book of Zen Tea describes the essential meaning and purpose of the tea ceremony, and its roots as a religious practice. More than complex rules for etiquette in preparing tea, the tea ceremony in its original form was a type of Zen practice -- a way to incorporate the practice and teachings of Zen Buddhism into everyday life. An essential text for those interested in the tea ceremony, Buddhism, Japanese culture,or how to live in harmony with our surroundings.

[CONTENTS]
(1).Zen is at the Heart of the Tea Ceremony
(2).The Tea Ceremony as a Path to Enlightenment
(3).The Essence of the Tea Ceremony
(4).The Vessels of the Zen Tea Ceremony
(5).The Spirit of Wabi
(6).Adaption in the Tea Ceremony
(7).The Spirit of Suki
(8).Roji, revealing our true selves
(9).Essence and Function
(10).The tea ceremony is without guest or host

editorial supervision by Hakuun Yoshino
translated by Ako Yoshino(Japanse), S. Burk(English)
printed in Japan,144 pages
English, Japanese and the original text

本書は、多くの仏教用語で表現された「禅茶一味」の内容を理解しやすいように原文の大意を平明な現代語に訳出、原文と英訳も添えたことで、日本文化を再発見し、さらに世界へ紹介する。茶道に関心をもつ人々にとってはまさに導きの書。