茶道
Chanoyu—Japanese Tea Ceremony
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By Teri Mitchell | Published January 2006
 Chanoyu
is perhaps the ultimate expression of the Japanese spirit. Simplicity,
calm action, compassion & hospitality, concentration and the
appreciation of nature—all of these are expressed through the
centuries-old ritual of preparing a bowl of whisked green tea
for honored guests. To study Chanoyu is to know the sound of the
water bubbling in the iron kettle (said to mirror the sound of
wind in pine trees), the sharp and invigorating taste of the tea,
the beauty of a treasured bamboo ladle, a single blossom arranged
to suit the season, or a rough ceramic cup, and the silent joy
of sharing with others. Samurai are known to have turned to practice
of the tea ceremony as a refuge from the cares and stresses of
a combative life. Today, this art offers the same peace and spiritual
strength to its students.
(To be continued…)
書道
Shodo—Japanese Calligraphy
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This letter is "Au", which means "Meeting"
(to meeting something new)
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Shodo
is an art form of a writing brush and black India ink, which is
known as Japanese calligraphy, literally means The Way of Writing.
It has been studied over 14 centuries in Japan.
Calligraphy began to filter into Japan during the seventh century
A.D. Buddhism from India had traveled via China and Korea and
was making many converts in Japan, including the Emperors. Buddhist
scriptures were recorded in Chinese writing. This was produced
by priests and was aesthetically very pleasing.
(To be continued…)
 Teri
Mitchell, Shoji is a Shodo artist from Yokohama, JAPAN. She
gives private Lessons in Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), Nihongo
(Japanese language) and Japanese cooking in the NW Orlando
area, also performs Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony).
email: teri_mitchell@hotmail.com |
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