The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura
SKU: B9781645471325 • Barcode: 9781645471325

The Book of Tea

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Book information

  • Format: Paperback
  • Main subject: East Asian and Indian philosophy
  • Genre / subject: Oriental and Indian philosophy
  • Author: Kakuzo Okakura
  • Audience: Adults

About the book

The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura is a philosophy book for adult readers.

A modern classic that invites readers to discover a unique ritual that has come to symbolize wisdom, beauty, and the elegant simplicity of Asian culture. The author celebrates the Way of Tea from its ancient origins in Chinese Taoism to its culmination in the Zen discipline known as the Japanese tea ceremony-an enchanting practice bringing together such arts as architecture, pottery, and flower arranging to create an experience that delights the senses, calms the mind, and refreshes the spirit.

Tea was first used as a medicine and an alchemical elixir by the ancient Chinese Taoists, who praised its spiritual powers. Buddhist monks made drinking tea part of a tradition honoring the founder of Zen; this ritual was later refined in the performance of the Japanese tea ceremony as a meditative practice. The Book of Tea describes the rich aesthetic of Asian culture through the history, philosophy, and practice of brewing and drinking tea.

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