Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Boston

Meet Urasenke Boston, the Japanese tea ceremony group of Greater Boston! Learn about Chado (茶道), the Japanese tea ceremony, and experience the concept of Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) - cherish the present, cherish the gathering, and appreciate each other. 

Chado, the Japanese tea ceremony, is a cultural tradition designed to promote harmony and mindfulness through the practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea in a ceremonial way. The history of Chado dates back to the 9th century and its origin is deeply connected with Zen Buddhism.  

Note: this workshop program is…

•        Open to everyone. Recommended for 5 years old and above

•        A 40-minute program of demonstration and dialogues

•        No food or drink is provided during this program. 

The program will run at 12pm and again at 1:30pm. The event is free and doesn't require registration, however it is hosted within the Boston Children's Museum.

All visitors receive $1 admission to Boston Children's Museum during the Sunday afternoon time slot, 1:00pm–4:00pm. Online Reservations Required. Learn more here.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Boston Children's Museum and supported by the Pucker family.

More about Urasenke Boston:

http://www.urasenkeboston.org/