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Chado — literally "the way of tea" in Japanese — is a centuries-old tradition that encompasses many facets of Japanese culture. Often called the Japanese tea ceremony in English, we prefer to think of it as chanoyu, "hot water for tea": you boil the water, you prepare the tea, and you share it. Along with the tea, perhaps, we share a bit of ourselves. |
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The Chado Association of Philadelphia is dedicated to supporting the tea ceremony community in the greater Philadelphia area. Our member teachers are affiliated with the Urasenke school of chado headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Together, we offer lessons, demonstrations, and gatherings with the hope of helping others experience the way of tea. |
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The philosophy of chado puts a lot of stress on the virtues of humility and self-discipline. Empowerment, not so much... Read more at http://phillytea.blogspot.com |
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Lessons for beginners begin on the first Saturday of each month. We also have classes for people with previous experience in tea ceremony; you can read more here or contact us for registration information. May 13 -- Mother's Day Tea Ceremony. A demonstration of an usucha (thin tea) ceremony at Shofuso. Tea and sweets will be served to all participants. Times: 1:00 and 2:30. Fee: $25 for Shofuso members, $30 for non-members. To register or for more information, visit www.shofuso.com. June 3 -- Tea Ceremony Demonstration. A demonstration of an usucha (thin tea) ceremony at Shofuso. Tea and sweets will be served to all participants. Times: 1:00 and 2:30. Fee: $25 for Shofuso members, $30 for non-members. To register or for more information, visit www.shofuso.com. |
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