tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263180027873940756.post8957578772130042666..comments2023-06-12T21:57:16.569+09:00Comments on The japanese tea ceremony: Living in Japanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17904984856574427501noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263180027873940756.post-83045805244157435502008-08-02T16:04:00.000+09:002008-08-02T16:04:00.000+09:00Thank you for visiting my blog and your comment. T...Thank you for visiting my blog and your comment. To answer your question; as I explained the differences between Urasenke and Omotesenke on the <A HREF="”" REL="nofollow">Japanese tea ceremony schools</A> page, the Urasenke seems to be more posh than Omotesenke. The way I came into contact with the Japanese tea ceremony provided me with an experience that was more than the superficial drinking of green tea froth. For me it was a spiritual experience and I felt a wordless communication with the host of the ceremony. After some research about the history of the tea ceremony I understood the connection it has with Buddhism and the spiritual aspect of the whole ceremony.<BR/>I guess anyone can make some tea for other people, but I want to prepare a bowl of green tea from my heart without using the mind. Omotesenke fits this ideal of “Simple and pure tea…”<BR/>I hope my answer was helpful. Looking forward to read more of your comments.Living in Japanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17904984856574427501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263180027873940756.post-79858448884970326442008-07-28T15:36:00.000+09:002008-07-28T15:36:00.000+09:00Hi,I am interested in learning the tradition of 茶の...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I am interested in learning the tradition of 茶の湯 either through the Urasenke or Omotesenke School. It is good to see that I finally found someone who specializes in the Omotesenke school. What do you see as the main differences between the two schools (besides those listed under your description of the sansenke)? Why did you choose Omotesenke over the other schools?<BR/>Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com