Chado Society of St. Louis – Junshin-an
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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茶通箱 風炉 Satsubako Furo
今回は茶通箱・風炉点前のお稽古です。掛物は蓮の絵、お花は庭から摘んできた木槿です。お菓子は手作りで『長月』と名前を付けました。生八つ橋であんこをくるんだものです。 This week’s lesson was satubako furo.The flower in the alcove is the common hibiscus from my garden, and the drawing on the scroll has a lotus pod and some […]...
夏の終わりに The End of Summer
今週は四ヶ伝 和布点 風炉点前のお稽古の後に、もうすぐ、９月になりますので慌てて盛夏のお点前「葉蓋点前」「洗い茶巾」でお薄をいただきました。 In late August we practiced wakin-date, one of the four shikaden procedures. 掛物は涼しさを誘う金魚の画。花は玄関先の『ヤブラン』が花をつけましたので活けてみました。 In the alcove I hung a painting of goldfish and for the ikebana display, ...
台天目 風炉 Daitenmoku Furo
花は桔梗とつるバラの枝を、新風体でいけてみました。お菓子は源吉兆庵の『清水かげ』、白い求肥が粒あんに包まれていて甘さ控えめの上品な御菓子です。 Today I arranged the bellflower and climbing roses in Shimputai, one of the Ikenobo School styles. Sweet was Kiyomizukage, an elegant sweet bean jelly with rice cake inside, by […]...
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