Chado 純心庵

Chado Society of St. Louis – Junshin-an 

The way of Japanese Tea • 茶 道

CLASSES
We welcome anyone who wants to participate in the tea ceremony. Classes are taught weekly in the Urasenke tradition of Chanoyu. Private lessons are also available. Please email or telephone to reserve your space for more information.
WHAT WE DO
Members serve as both the “host” or one of the “guests” in a tea lesson. All learn the traditional ways to prepare, serve and drink tea. With time, more advanced methods are introduced under the guidance of the tea instructor.
WHY WE DO IT
There are many paths to learning Chado – the Way of Tea. Some are interested in traditional Japanese culture. Others enjoy the Art, study of Zen, meditation or simply the taste of powdered green tea. All are welcome.
Peacefulness through a Bowl of Tea
一盌からピースフルネスを
– Sen Genshitsu
千 玄室
About Us
The Chado Society was founded by Junko Ikeda, trained at the Urasenke school of tea in Kyoto. Students meet weekly and often perform at public and private events. A disciplined, fun and dedicated group, new members are always welcomed. Reach out using the form below. And follow us on social media – Facebook and Instagram.  
Urasenke
Urasenke Konnichian of Kyoto, Japan has nurtured the rich cultural tradition of chanoyu since the early seventeenth century. Zabosai Iemoto, sixteenth generation Grand Tea Master of Urasenke, continues the tradition of his father, now retired as Hounsai Genshitsu, Former Grand Tea Master, in fostering international goodwill through cultural exchange. The Chado Society of St. Louis follows Urasenke's teaching.
Tea house island 
The Missouri Botanical Garden is home to one of the largest Japanese gardens in North American - Seiwa-en. Follow us on social media and on the official calendar to learn when the Chado Society performs next at the tea island. In the meantime, experience the thrill of personal interpretation and discovery in the Garden's serene landscape. 

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Below is our calendar of events and classes. Those open to the public are noted. You do need to register for classes prior. Otherwise, join our mailing list to be notified up upcoming public demonstrations.
Junko Ikeda
Junshin-an
Junko Ikeda (named So-jun by the grand tea mater of Urasenke)
is the founder the Chado Society of St. Louis, Junshin-an. Ikeda-sensei is a member of
 Minami Branch of Urasenke Kyoto, taught by Hayashi Soumi.
純心庵
茶道ソサイエティオブセントルイス代表
池田 宗純(純子)・生徒一同

 

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荘り点前

  小習い十六か条の内、荘点前(茶碗荘、茶入荘、茶杓荘、茶筅荘)の濃茶、薄茶のお稽古をしました。初入りの迎え付きの床には、お点前の中でお客様に披露したいお道具を荘っておく。 後入りの床は道具の代わりにお花を荘り、道具畳には風炉の横に水指、その蓋の上に茶巾、茶筅、茶杓を置いて、水指の前には茶入れを入れた茶碗を荘っておきます。 In June, we practi...
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貴人点 kinindate

小習い十六か条の内、貴人点の風炉点前をそれぞれのレベルに合わせて、濃茶、薄茶でお稽古しました。今日のお菓子は生徒さんが、シカゴからお土産に持ち帰ってくださった日本の桜餅です。貴人点前をする亭主役、お茶をいただく貴人役、給仕をする半東役のお稽古をそれぞれが担って、順繰りにお稽古です。 Kinin date is one of the 16 basic procedures of the tea ceremony. In the thi...
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636-284-1644
Email 
ikuhinayuzu-barbie7@hotmail.co.jp