Twenty rules for lifelong training
Training for Chado is very similar to training in martial arts. Even though it is not as actively physical, Chado trains the body and strengthens character just like martial arts. It is a lifelong pursuit... More »
Training for Chado is very similar to training in martial arts. Even though it is not as actively physical, Chado trains the body and strengthens character just like martial arts. It is a lifelong pursuit... More »
It is not often that we give ourselves permission to love, or let alone talk about the things we love. These days it is hip and cool to be cynical and make fun of others... More »
I'd like to post a link to Phillytea blog . Morgan took very good notes during Roshi's talk about Zen and tea scrolls. Much better than mine. Please go check it out. In the meantime... More »
Certainly I am not a Zen student, I know very little about Zen. But I was on my way to the yoga class at the Dai Bosatsu Zen monastery, andI didn't know how to get... More »
In a previous post I explained the t hree guidelines for the study of chado - Do, the way; Gaku, the knowledge, and Jitsu, the practice. Jitsu – the practice of chado. We get... More »
I apologize for not posting more this month. Time got away from me and I will be posting again more often. Here are 25 things I have learned in my journey along the path: 1.... More »
I just had a lovely visit from Alexandria Dewey. She is the daughter of one of my first tea students in Portland, Debra Furrer. Recently I found out that Debra had passed away from breast... More »
This post and all classes this week are dedicated to Debra Furrer who was the first tea student in Portland for Issoan Tea School. She passed away May 27th, though I just recently found out.... More »
This is a scroll that is hung in the tea room: Hobo seifu okosu - step by step, the pure breeze comes It is a timely scroll as the hot weather is upon us now. ... More »
I was working out in the yard pulling weeds this week. When I was younger, my dad made me pull weeds for punishment, but after awhile, I really got into it and I asked to... More »