Abstract

This book, authored by a Urasenke tea ceremony master with over 40 years of teaching experience, introduces practical methods to nurture inner beauty. By incorporating the teachings of tea ceremony and Zen into daily life, it guides readers to discover their true elegance without relying on external appearance. The book offers simple and accessible ways for busy individuals to refine their hearts, helping them to face themselves honestly. In today’s stressful and unpredictable world, this insightful guide is perfect for anyone seeking to develop a composed and dignified presence while achieving a fulfilled and enriched life.

Author’s Information

A global tea ceremony practitioner who supports traditional Japanese culture, tea ceremony, and Japanese etiquette. He has opened tea rooms in Ginza and Asakusa where people can experience authentic tea ceremony with a low barrier of entry. He has 40 years of tea ceremony experience and 25 years of teaching experience. He conveys traditional Japanese culture to people from 30 countries around the world every year, and has taught more than 30,000 people in total. He performed a tea ceremony at the event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of the Sultan of Brunei. He is trusted by prime ministers, embassies, government agencies, VIPs, and listed companies from various countries, and has held many tea ceremonies.