Living the ancient Japanese Tea Ceremony with Master Senyo Machida
The Japanese Tea Ceremony, the Way of Tea, is one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement, with Ikebana (flower arranging) and the art of appreciating Japanese incense. Zen Buddhism had a crucial role in its development. It’s the ritual preparation and presentation of matcha tea, a true fusion of arts, philosophy, crafts. Whoever takes part in the Tea Ceremony can get closer to the Japanese culture, deeply understanding its aesthetic sense. In the Ceremony room, another world is created, far from everyday life, in order to clear the mind and achieve inner serenity: a true form of meditation.
Senyo Machida
Master Senyo Machida and the Japanese Tea Ceremony in Venice Senyo Machida was born in Takasaki in Japan and began studying the practice of the Japanese Tea Ceremony (cha no yu,, "The Way of Tea") in 1992, at the Dainihonchadogakkai school (founded by Sensho Tanaka in 1898), under the guide of Master Yusen Suzuki. She received her teaching qualification in 2001. Her real name is Yoko, while "Senyo“ is her so-called stage name. In the tea ceremony there is a tradition called "Natori": when the Master appreciates a pupil for their ability to exercise, he gives them a stage name. And then the pupil can start teaching. At the same time Senyo decided to study kitsuke, the traditional Kimono dressing practice, as well, obtaining her teaching qualification under the Sodo school five years later. Nowadays she lives in Venice, where she teaches the Tea Ceremony and the Kimono dressing art.
Where you'll be
30135, Venice
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