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Serendipity

Posted on Jul 4th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

I had one day left in New York after the Friends in Tea conference.  Roger had given a couple of us a ride as far as a train station near his house and we took... More »

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Chabako, tea anywhere

Posted on Jun 19th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

It was a little early for me to sit zazen at 4:30 am with the monks, but I did get up for the 6:00 Chabako tea that was planned for that morning. We were to... More »

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Four days of tea

Posted on Jun 17th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

I just got back from the Friends in Tea conference and I am exhausted, but full to the brim in my heart for tea. The conference was held at Dai Bosatsu Zen Monastery about 3.5... More »

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Under the cherry trees

Posted on Apr 24th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Thank you to Ikuko and her husband Mike for coming out to view the sakura and share their tasty lunch with us. And thank you Ronda for wearing your kimono. It was a lovely day,... More »

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Chabako and flower viewing

Posted on Apr 11th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

The students are currently studying chabako (traveling tea box) in preparation for Hanami,or flower viewing. This month the Sakura or cherry blossoms will be blooming and for the Japanese people, this is one of the... More »

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Portland Tea Ceremony Demonstrations

Posted on Feb 23rd, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Issoan Tea School will be presenting Tea Ceremony Demonstrations At the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Japanese Market Saturday, February 28th, 2009 10:00 am - 5:00 pm West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way Tea Ceremony... More »

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The Stubborn Twig

Posted on Jan 28th, 2009 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

The Stubborn Twig , by Laruren Kessler is the story of the Yasui family making their way in America through the generations. This book is the official selection for Oregon Reads 2009, which is a... More »

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Workshop: How to Dress in Kimono

Posted on Oct 24th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Have you always wanted to wear a kimono? For both men and women, come and learn how to dress and wear kimono properly. Everyone will be dressed in authentic kimono and obi. Ryokusuido has a... More »

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The tsukubai

Posted on Aug 21st, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

"Guest and host both joined as one, share a bowl of tea. In tranquil meditation, no margin divides their hearts. The tea garden is a way apart from this bustling world and its many cares.... More »

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C.H.A. Show and Sale

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

C.H.A. Creative Handmade Art With the study of Chado (Way of Tea) comes the appreciation of beauty. C.H.A. is a Show and Sale of Articles of Beauty* by people who study Chado. *may or may... More »

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