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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日本大好き4人家族を招いてのお茶会 Chakai with a family  

私達のウエブサイトを見て、是非お茶を体験したいというご家族が『純心庵』を訪れました。 お父様、お母様、ティーンエイジャーの娘さんと息子さん。息子さんはこれから日本語を本格的に勉強する予定だそうです。 毎朝、可愛い花を咲かせてくれている朝顔を花入れに、短冊は禅語の『喫茶去』(きっさこ)です。「まあ、どうぞお茶を召し上がって行ってください...
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風炉後炭手前 Furo-Gozumi Demae

先週末から今週にかけては風炉後炭手前のお稽古です。これは一連の茶会の中で、濃茶点前の後、薄茶点前の前に燃えつきかけて流れた炭を整え、新たに炭を足すお手前です。 朝きれいに咲いた朝顔を水切りして、竹かごの花入れにさしていたら、利休が庭に咲いたたくさんの見事な朝顔を全部切ってしまい、たった一輪の朝顔を床に掛けた逸話を思い出しました。 後炭...
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月例茶の湯イベント Monthly Chanoyu Event

JAS依頼の茶の湯イベントが7月22日に純心庵で催されました。 今月は千歳盆点前でおもてなししました。掛け物の金魚にあわせてお菓子も涼しそうな金魚のゼリーにしました。中国人の素敵なご夫婦のお客様に日曜日の午後をお茶でゆっくりと過ごして頂きました。  Monthly Chanoyu event requested by Japan America Society took place on last Sunday at “Jun-Shin-An”.After giving a brief introduct...
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636-284-1644
Email 
ikuhinayuzu-barbie7@hotmail.co.jp