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. 

join our next event

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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初めての試み Zoom Demonstration

ある会社の方から私たちのウェブサイトを見て、電話が入りました。『顧客向けに各国の文化をズームで紹介している。今回は日本文化の茶道を取り上げたい。ズームでデモンストレーションをしていただけないでしょうか?』本番までに2回ほどズームで画像、音声の打ち合わせをして本番に臨みました。 Last month, as part of their international cultural introduction series, an American co...
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今月の利休百首

何にても 道具扱うたびごとに 取る手はかるく 置く手重かれ Whatever utensil you handle, pick it up as if it were light and put it down as if it were heavy. 今までは利休百首からお茶をお稽古していく上での心構えをいくつか拾い上げてきましたが、今月よりテクニック上の教えをピックアップしてみました。 During our tea ceremony practice, we have […]...
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 満開の桜とお客様 Guests to our tearoom

私、コロナワクチン2回目を受けて、2週間が経過しました。一応、コロナ対策を考えて一度に2人限定のゲストをお迎えしてお茶を経験していただきました。ゲストは陶芸教室のトム先生と生徒さんたちです。    Now, after a year-long pandemic, the students and I who have already had the COVID vaccine shots feel a little safer. Last week we welcomed a potter, Tom, and […]...
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Let's Talk
636-284-1644
Email 
ikuhinayuzu-barbie7@hotmail.co.jp