The simplest ways are to start small: by setting a small flower arrangement in your home or office regularly, or by hanging a calligraphy. Before class even begins, we spend a lot of time cleaning the Tea House. The spirit with which we do this is like we're cleaning the house because the Buddha himself is coming over. That is something anyone can do.
But the Zen answer is to cultivate your strength and sensitivity so that you have the kiai (energy, presence) that makes people feel welcome, relaxed, and taken care of.
Chado and other arts are not things that can be trained in remotely—you need to be in person with a teacher. There are many schools of Urasenke and Omotosenke Chado around the world. Perhaps there's one near you?
I really enjoyed this, thanks Cristina! Do you have any recommendations for one to study Chado at home?
Hi, Scott! Thank you!
The simplest ways are to start small: by setting a small flower arrangement in your home or office regularly, or by hanging a calligraphy. Before class even begins, we spend a lot of time cleaning the Tea House. The spirit with which we do this is like we're cleaning the house because the Buddha himself is coming over. That is something anyone can do.
But the Zen answer is to cultivate your strength and sensitivity so that you have the kiai (energy, presence) that makes people feel welcome, relaxed, and taken care of.
Chado and other arts are not things that can be trained in remotely—you need to be in person with a teacher. There are many schools of Urasenke and Omotosenke Chado around the world. Perhaps there's one near you?
Thank you! I like the idea of just starting with your small suggestions.