The Way of Tea for Serenity - Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquility   和 敬 清 寂

Mindfulness to Mindlessness

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Come experience the Japanese tradition of the Way of Tea, or Chadō as we transform our venues, usually public parks, into the quiet, timeless setting of a tea sanctuary.  Let the tea ceremony be your meditative time and let it guide you to feel simple joy and appreciation. 

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Facilitated by Sawako Ama

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Place: Temple KUKURI tea sanctuary or as announced. 

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Registration is required.

 

Duration: Each tea ceremony takes about 45 - 60min. 

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Cancellation Policy: Please let us know when you cancel so we can give your seat to other guests.

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What to Wear and Bring:

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Dress Code: There are no dress codes but we appreciate if you can wear clean sock in our tea room. No short skirts or short pants please. We have floor seatings and chair seatings. Comfortable pants or long skirt are recommended for floor seating. Our tea ceremony is mainly for guests to enjoy the taste of  tea and Japanese confection to bring deep relaxation to your mind and body. Please wear comfortable clothes or fun Japanese themed or other cultural clothes if you would like.  If you are interested in wearing kimono or something Japanese for this event and/or future events check out Sacramento Kimono Club page. 

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Kaishi Paper: Bring your own Kaishi paper if you have some.  (We provide it with a piece of confection and have some for sale, as well.)

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What is a Tea Ceremony?

Chadō is a cultural tradition of Japan that was developed in the 15th and 16th centuries in close conjunction with Zen. The basic principles of Chadō are expressed in these words:"Harmony can be created between persons, between objects, between a person and an object ... among all matter of the world. We should respect everyone and everything without distinction of status or rank. Spiritual purity is essential and we can embody tranquility only when we make harmony, respect and purity our own".

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What do I expect at the ceremony?

At a Temple KUKURI tea ceremony, we serve organic green tea/Matcha (caffeine-free mulberry leaf tea is also an available option) to each guest along with Japanese traditional confection on a piece of paper called Kaishi. Your role as a guest is simply to be willing to be fully present and open to the possibilities of this particular gathering of people, this particular time and space. As we say,"Treasure each encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime event". "一期一会” in the principle of Chado. We will guide you on how to receive the confection and tea. No prior experience is necessary.  If you would like information on how to receive tea beforehand, please read our tea guide. During the tea ceremony Rev. Sawako guide you to meditation so you can enjoy the quiet time and experience the "being in the moment" at our tea ceremony.     ​

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Where Can I learn how to receive tea? ​​

We have Tea Meditation Circle every second Tuesday morning where you can learn how to receive tea as a practice of mindfulness.  We have different kinds of tea each week so please contact us to find out when we have ceremonial tea practice.   Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the schedule.

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What kind of tea are served at the ceremony?

We serve the highest ceremonial grade organic Matcha/powdered green tea (from Kagoshima, Japan) and organic (caffeine-free) mulberry leaf powder tea at our ceremony.

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Can I host a tea ceremony at my house or community?

Yes. Private Tea Gatherings are available.  We will help you to connect and celebrate with a group of your friends at your home or venue of your choice. Tea ceremonies can be arranged as part of a school educational program, as a ritual, office stress management program. We can customize a tea ceremony to your needs. Please contact us .

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