Presentations and Workshops

Presentations & Workshops

There is a saying, "to study the way of Tea is to study Zen". Chado is a practice of training the body and mind, a spiritual discipline of concentration and awareness. The traditional tea ceremony is a way to share mindfulness of both host and guest through procedure and pace.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

As a teacher of the Portland Wakai Tea Association in Portland, Oregon, Diana Saltoon invites you to be a participant guest at any of the monthly gatherings of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The Association, under the guidance of its teachers, welcomes you to the Wakai Tea Room to experience and gain an understanding of the spirit of Tea.

The ceremony is simply the preparation, serving and drinking of powered green tea, yet within this simplicity lies the very heart of Japanese culture. In the quiet setting of a garden and tearoom, guests contemplate words on a scroll, view the flowers in the alcove and enjoy a bowl of tea.

The Portland Wakai Tea Association is an organization consisting of tea teachers, students and people interested in the Urasenke Tradition of Tea.

Fees: $15.00 per person, $10.00 for Portland Wakai Tea Association members.

Times: 7:00 p.m., the last Tuesday of each month.

2009 Guest Night events : January 27, February 24, March 31, *April 28, *May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, *October 27, November 27, December 29.

*Hosted by Diana Saltoon

Reservations required at least one week in advance. For reservations or more information, contact Diana Saltoon at info at [@]teaandzen dot [.]com.

Presentations

Presentations that include a lecture and demonstration as well as the serving of tea to individuals can be arranged for private and public institutions interested in Japanese arts and culture, specifically in the Way of Tea. For more information contact Diana Saltoon at info@teaandzen.com.

Demonstrations: Public or Private

First-time viewers interested in Chado-The Way of Tea are welcome to attend tea presentations at the Portland Japanese Garden during May through September. These demonstrations, held on the third Saturday of each month, are hosted in the Garden's ceremonial Tea House and led by tea instructors from the Urasenke tradition of tea. The hours are: 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

Private demonstrations can be arranged by contacting Diana Saltoon at info at [@]teaandzen dot [.]com.

Private Gatherings

For those interested in experiencing the peace, serenity and beauty offered in a Chado tea ceremony, private gatherings can be arranged for individuals, groups, or educational institutions. Contact Diana Saltoon for more information at info at [@]teaandzen dot [.]com.

Workshops

Workshops are regularly given during the year for those interested in participating and exploring the spiritual, artistic and social aspects of the Zen way of tea.

Zen and the Way of Tea: A Creative Path to Peace

This workshop explores the universal principles of the Way of Tea (Chado), along with its wabi aesthetic, scrolls, flowers, and ceramics present in a traditional tea ceremony. As a follow-up, this course also offers participants the opportunity to experience the ceremony in an authentic teahouse.

Tea and Integration: Renewing Relationship in an Age of Separation

Many are looking for meaningful communication and intimacy. This workshop offers ways to renew relationship, peace and harmony. It covers mindfulness practice with simple exercises in relaxation and non-denomination meditation, along with integrating aspects of tea ceremony.

For more information on these workshops send a message to: info at [@]teaandzen dot [.]com

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