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 Japanese
Tea Ceremony |
 Omote
Senke Domonkai Northern California Region |
Since Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California Region was founded in 1969,
we have been practicing Omotesenke tea ceremony by Rikyu. Now we have two
hundred thirty members including twenty eight instructors who are officially
certified by omotesenke Domonkai in Kyoto, Japan. And also we have annual
Summer seminar for three days in August, overseen by two instructors from
Kyoto.
| Urasenke
San Francisco Association |
An association of members of the Urasenke Tea School in Kyoto. Established in 1960
to introduce Japanese culture and art through the Tea Ceremony, the chapter
also preserves and practices the Japanese heritage of language, manner,
appreciation and beauty of the Tea Ceremony. A non-profit organization
with 250 members (open to anyone). The chapter hosts the Memorial Tea Ceremony
and participates in the Cherry Blossom Festival as well as other events.
| Urasenke
Foundation, San Francisco |
The Urasenke Foundation, San Francisco Center represents the 400 year old Urasenke Tradition
of Tea in the United States. This non-profit foundation is
devoted to public service educational programs on chanoyu (the tradition
of preparing, serving, and drinking powdered green tea) and Japanese culture.
The Foundation offers opportunities to learn more about chanoyu and Japanese
culture through direct participation in tea gatherings, lectures, workshops,
and other events. The Foundation also serves as a resource center for local
and visiting scholars and offers introductory through advanced instruction
in chanoyu.
| Location |
2143 Powell St., San Francisco, CA
94133 |
| Contact |
Tel : 415-433-6553, Fax : 415-421-2109
E-mail : contact@urasenke.org |
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