{"product_id":"the-book-of-tea-9784805314869","title":"The Book of Tea","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Transcending the narrow confines of its title, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e presents a unified concept of life, art, and nature…exploring topics related to tea appreciation, including Zen, flower arranging, and Taoism.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Japan Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available in paperback—with new photographs and a fresh foreword—this timeless classic by Okakura Kakuzo continues to inspire readers around the world. Far more than a meditation on tea, this book is a profound reflection on Japanese aesthetics, Zen Buddhism, and the art of finding beauty in the everyday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally written in 1906 to be read aloud in the salon of Boston's famed art patron Isabella Stewart Gardner, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e was Okakura's impassioned response to the Western world's growing misunderstanding—and disregard—of Japanese culture. A philosopher, curator, and early cultural preservationist, Okakura sought to bridge East and West, introducing a global audience to the subtle philosophies that shaped Japanese life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than focusing solely on the tea ceremony, Okakura explores the spiritual and philosophical worldview behind it, drawing connections between Teaism, Zen, Taoism, art, architecture, and poetry. At its heart, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to cultivate a mindful awareness of simplicity and beauty in the small moments of daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new foreword by Andrew Juniper, author and expert on wabi-sabi aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction by Liza Dalby, the first American woman trained as a geisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew photographs highlighting the quiet elegance of the tea tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a century later, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e remains a beloved classic—a lyrical and deeply relevant guide to the art of living. For anyone drawn to Japanese culture, mindfulness, or the philosophy of beauty, this is essential reading.","brand":"Okakura Kakuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268676432123,"sku":"9784805314869","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_96685dbc-fc8e-4c8e-a28b-56f5f2cc2802.jpg?v=1778758120","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-book-of-tea-9784805314869","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}