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Opening of the Ro

Posted on Nov 5th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Congratulations to President-elect Obama on his run for the Whitehouse. In November, the winter time hearth is opened.  The ro is a sunken hearth that is larger than the summer time brazier.  A hole cut... More »

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In praise of shadows

Posted on Oct 30th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

As the days are getting longer, our tea classes are increasingly held in the darkness that fills the autumn evenings. At the Ryokusuido Tea Room, there is only a single light with a low wattage... More »

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Intimate Silence

Posted on Oct 27th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

In the previous post, The host revealed , and by questions at tea demonstrations, I have been asked again and again about how much talking is allowed at a tea ceremony. While talking is not... 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 seven grasses of autumn

Posted on Oct 9th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Aki no ni sakitaru hana o yubi orite kaki kazoureba nana kusa no hana hagi ga hana obana kuzubana nadeshiko no hana ominaeshi mata fujibakama asagao no hana. Flowers blossoming in the autumn fields when... More »

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Nagori a lingering feeling

Posted on Oct 6th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

It seems like overnight, we went from the warm pleasant days of September to the chill showers of October. It is indeed fall as the leaves are in their full color against the cloudy grey... More »

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It's not about the numbers

Posted on Sep 27th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

When Christy-sensei was here for koshukai (intensive workshop) she mentioned that Chado is not about the numbers.   Which led me to think about numbers in my study of tea. When we find our place and... More »

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Seeking Beauty

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

I read an article in the newspaper yesterday about a man coping with Parkinson’s disease. He started having symptoms at age 47 and the story was about how he has adapted his lifestyle to accommodate... More »

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Chanoyu Demo August 16, 2008

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

Slideshow of a Chanoyu Demonstration at Peninsula Oddfellows Aikido Dojo. Thank you Annette Gearhart for taking photos. Participants: Sean Toyooka and Connor Toyooka.

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The rising moon

Posted on Sep 17th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

September is the month for moon viewing and this month in Portland we have had a spectacular full moon, perfect for moon viewing. This year I was fortunate to be part of the Portland Japanse... More »

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