{"product_id":"the-book-of-tea-paperback-5","title":"The Book of Tea - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKakuzo Okakura\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholar and historian Kakuzō Okakura celebrates the history of tea and the Japanese tea ceremony in this classic text, and explores the connection of the Way of Tea to art, architecture, flower arrangement, philosophy and religion. \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful, meandering stroll through a tea garden in the company of an entertaining, highly educated raconteur, a profound meditation on life, art, and the soul of Eastern culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in 1906, this elegant essay is a heartfelt invitation to the Western world to understand the deeper philosophy behind the tea ceremony. At its core, \"Teaism\" is a cult of beauty, harmony, and imperfection, a spiritual practice rooted in the simple act of preparing and sharing a cup of tea. Okakura reveals how the tea room becomes an oasis of tranquility, a sanctuary where the chaos of modern life dissolves into stillness, and where the fleeting moment is cherished as sacred. With lyrical prose and deep insight, he explores the influences of Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Japanese aesthetics, showing how art, nature, and daily ritual are inseparable. This is not just a book about tea - it is a guide to living with grace, mindfulness, and reverence for the small, exquisite things. A modern classic that continues to inspire readers worldwide, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e remains a beacon of peacefulness in an age of haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this handy new pocket-sized edition, Japanese and Chinese names and terms have been updated to the spelling conventions familiar to the modern reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 7 x 4.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44463039217715,"sku":"9780648531593","price":30.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2191\/6467\/files\/0JdVgx7dkc9780648531593.webp?v=1783569144","url":"https:\/\/thereadinghousebookcompany.com\/products\/the-book-of-tea-paperback-5","provider":"The Reading House Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}