{"product_id":"the-illustrated-guide-to-the-zen-tea-ceremony-achieving-mindfulness-and-calm-the-japanese-way-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Guide to the Zen Tea Ceremony: Achieving Mindfulness and Calm the Japanese Way (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReduce stress and enrich your life through the\nJapanese tea ritual!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis richly illustrated book by tea master Soryo Matsumura shows you how to use\nthe ancient Japanese tea ceremony to reduce stress and live a more enriching\nlife. It is written for complete novices and explains all aspects of the tea\nceremony with a focus on three major themes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0cm\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow\n     to perform the tea ceremony both at home and in more formal gatherings\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe\n     stress reduction benefits this ritual provides, helping you to appreciate\n     the little things in life\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow\n     the tea ceremony helps to connect us with others, transcending age, gender\n     and creed\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs well as showing you all the basics—how to sit, what to wear and how to\nfollow the etiquette of tea preparation, drinking and conversation—Matsumura\nexplains in a warm and friendly tone how this meditative practice has wider\nbenefits. He encourages you to reflect on the importance of things like:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0cm\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeeping\n     your surroundings clean and organized\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSetting\n     appropriate boundaries in personal relationships\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncreasing\n     your self-esteem and communicating well\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFilled with beautiful color illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for\nanyone seeking to bring greater peace and mindfulness into their everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoryo Matsumura\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the\nUrasenke school of tea, one of the three main Japanese tea schools. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe is founder of the tea practice space Shuhally, where he\nholds tea ceremony classes with a contemporary slant. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe has an MBA from the University of Wales. While traveling\nabroad as a student, he realized how little he knew about his own culture, and\non returning to Japan, he began studying the way of tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGuided by his philosophy that \"tea should be more free,\nmore joyful,\" he hosts tea gatherings across Japan and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BERKELEY BOOKS PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054168006863,"sku":"9784805319963","price":30.52,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_6ae51a3a-55c5-43df-867f-a384f3044560.jpg?v=1778733750","url":"https:\/\/popular.com.sg\/products\/the-illustrated-guide-to-the-zen-tea-ceremony-achieving-mindfulness-and-calm-the-japanese-way-hardcover","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}