{"product_id":"the-japanese-tea-ceremony-cha-no-yu-and-the-zen-art-of-mindfulness-paperback","title":"The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Cha-No-Yu and the Zen Art of Mindfulness - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. L. Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura C. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Tea Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is a detailed examination of the five-centuries-old tea ceremony--or \u003ci\u003eCha-no-Yu\u003c\/i\u003e in Japanese, literally \"hot water for tea\"--a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Framed by intricately choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure, becomes an object of focus for meditation. As the water is heated and the tea is served, the ultimate goal is losing the sense of self while gaining inner peace. The path to mindfulness runs through the center of the tea ceremony. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Abundantly illustrated with over 160 drawings and 40 color photos showing every aspect of the ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, teahouses and gardens, and numerous other features of \u003ci\u003eCha-no-Yu\u003c\/i\u003e. It also delves into the many disciplines included within the broader framework of the tea ceremony--Japanese art, calligraphy, flower arrangements, architecture, gardening, and exquisite handicrafts. Learn more about the experiences of masters of the tea ceremony over the centuries and histories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea. Full-color photos of tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea and this important Japanese tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a new foreword by award-winning author Laura C. Martin, \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Tea Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating exploration of the ritual and Zen philosophy of one of Japan's greatest customs, truly \"an epitome of Japanese civilization.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.L. Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e was Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Sydney for twenty-six years as well as Professor of Japanese at the Royal Military College of Australia. Among his works are \u003ci\u003eShogun: The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, A Short History of Japanese Architecture, A Short History of Japan, The Ten Foot Square Hut, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTales of the Heike\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLaura C. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author who has studied the complexities of plants for decades. She served as the garden editor for \u003ci\u003eAtlanta Homes \u0026amp; Lifestyles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and has written for publications ranging from \u003ci\u003eAmerican Horticulturist\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eA History of Tea: The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978445357357,"sku":"9784805315064","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/bThrWThWR3hKYkV1VjF0WDZsdmdPdz09.webp?v=1775805200","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-japanese-tea-ceremony-cha-no-yu-and-the-zen-art-of-mindfulness-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}