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The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania will present Yuko Eguchi and "Cultivating Peace through the Way of Tea" on January 30, part of its 2020 Japan Lecture Series.
Tea ceremony, or Chado (The Way of Tea), is a traditional Japanese art involving the ritualistic preparation of tea. Influenced by the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, the core teaching of chado is to attain a spiritual state of selflessnessThe event is free but space is limited and registration by January 28 is required. The Ace Hotel is located at 120 S. Whitfield St. in East Liberty (map).
and peacefulness through making and sharing tea. Join us to learn the history and philosophy of Japanese tea ceremony while tasting Japanese tea and sweets.
Join the JASP for this free evening at the Ace Hotel on January 30, 2020. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Yuko Eguchi is a native of Tokyo, Japan and holds a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the University of Pittsburgh. She received her tea master title and name, Soyu, in 2009 and the associate professor of tea title in 2013, certified by the head master of the Urasenke school. Yuko currently teaches Japanese music history at Pitt. She has performed and lectured on Japanese traditional arts at various higher institutions. Visit her website: www.yukoeguchi.com