{"product_id":"the-illustrated-guide-to-the-zen-tea-ceremony-achieving-mindfulness-and-calm-the-japanese-way-9784805319963","title":"The Illustrated Guide to the Zen Tea Ceremony: Achieving Mindfulness and Calm the Japanese Way","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReduce stress and enrich your life through the Japanese tea ritual!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis richly illustrated book by tea master Soryo Matsumura shows you how to use the ancient Japanese tea ceremony to reduce stress and live a more enriching life. It is written for complete novices and explains all aspects of the tea ceremony with a focus on three major themes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to perform the tea ceremony both at home and in more formal gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stress reduction benefits this ritual provides, helping you to appreciate the little things in life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the tea ceremony helps to connect us with others, transcending age, gender and creed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as showing you all the basics--how to sit, what to wear and how to follow the etiquette of tea preparation, drinking and conversation--Matsumura explains in a warm and friendly tone how this meditative practice has wider benefits. He encourages you to reflect on the importance of things like: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping your surroundings clean and organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting appropriate boundaries in personal relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing your self-esteem and communicating well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with beautiful color illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to bring greater peace and mindfulness into their everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Soryo Matsumura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805319963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoryo Matsumura\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the Urasenke school of tea, one of the three main Japanese tea schools. He is founder of the tea practice space Shuhally, where he holds tea ceremony classes with a contemporary slant. He has an MBA from the University of Wales. While traveling abroad as a student, he realized how little he knew about his own culture, and on returning to Japan, he began studying the way of tea. Guided by his philosophy that \"tea should be more free, more joyful,\" he hosts tea gatherings across Japan and internationally.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Soryo Matsumura \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48311306780829,"sku":"9784805319963","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b7b13fba-b025-4440-b6f3-53afc364f18f.jpg?v=1779261407","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-illustrated-guide-to-the-zen-tea-ceremony-achieving-mindfulness-and-calm-the-japanese-way-9784805319963","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}