Project Gutenberg 1997-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 1236 Okakura, Kakuzo 1862 1913 岡倉天心 The Book of Tea Produced by Matthew, Gabrielle Harbowy, and David Widger "The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura is a philosophical treatise written during the early 20th century that explores the aesthetic, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of tea culture in Japan and China. Central to the book is the concept of "Teaism," which is presented as a way of appreciating beauty and harmony amidst the trials of everyday life. Through its examination of tea as both a practical beverage and a form of art, the work reflects on broader themes of human existence, cultural misunderstanding, and the importance of simplicity and humility. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of the significance of tea in human culture. Okakura outlines the historical journey of tea from its medicinal origins in China to its elevation as a revered ritual in Japan, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical meanings attached to it. He further critiques Western perceptions of Eastern customs, arguing for a mutual understanding and appreciation that transcends cultural stereotypes. In doing so, he portrays tea as a unifying force that fosters connection and reflection on life's profound aspects. The text highlights the evolution of tea practices, alluding to the harmony found in the tea ceremony and its role in shaping aesthetics and individual identity within Japanese culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tea Japan -- Social life and customs Japanese tea ceremony GT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography 144940 144949 2024-09-01T07:14:17.418623 2023-10-01T06:46:12.763100 text/html text/html 139800 2016-01-17T07:05:24 text/html; charset=us-ascii 52062 2016-01-17T07:05:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 95668 2024-09-01T07:14:21.080587 application/epub+zip 97571 2024-09-01T07:14:18.632592 application/epub+zip 97571 2024-09-01T07:14:17.886605 application/epub+zip 192367 2024-09-01T07:14:23.234583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180480 2024-09-01T07:14:20.566603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180650 2022-09-01T08:04:54.906157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126713 126674 2024-09-01T07:14:17.174623 2023-10-01T06:46:12.552080 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 126575 2016-01-17T07:05:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50033 2016-01-17T07:05:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18402 2024-09-01T07:14:23.369568 application/rdf+xml 11726 2024-09-01T07:14:18.223838 image/jpeg 3250 2024-09-01T07:14:18.051607 image/jpeg 94573 2024-09-01T07:14:17.432608 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia