Traditional Tea Ceremony (Sadō) & Guided Meditation – First Morning Session

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Traditional Tea Ceremony (Sadō) & Guided Meditation – First Morning Session

The tea ceremony, or Sadō (茶道), has been closely intertwined with Japanese culture and Buddhism for centuries, and we are very excited to host a traditional tea ceremony combined with a guided meditation session.

Mindfully engaging in the act of drinking tea can enhance the experience of the present moment, allowing us to fully appreciate the smells, sounds, and tastes that bring us back to the here and now.

The session will begin with a guided mindfulness meditation focusing on the body and breath. This will gently transition into the sensations associated with tea preparation, led by The Tea Ladies, a group of three women from Omotesenke, Enshuryu, Edosenke Tea Ceremony Schools. The experience will gently transition to the enjoyment of traditional sweets and matcha tea.

Sometimes, taking the time to do things slowly can bring out the richness of the moment-to-moment experience.

Event Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10th
- Location: Former Marquis Maeda Teahouse, located in Komaba park (Address: 4 Chome-3-55 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0041)
Google Maps Link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/81kz5N91oGfsSfD8A](https://g.co/kgs/VW37Z3b)

We will host two sessions during the day. Please join the morning session that best fits your schedule!

First Morning Session
- Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
- Start Time: 9:10 AM
- Duration:

• 30 minutes of group meditation
• 20 minutes of tea ceremony
• Followed by casual discussion
  - End Time: 10:15 AM

You can find details for the Second Morning Session here

Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own cushion if you prefer. If you need a chair please let us know in advance !

Even if it's your first time meditating, come on and give it a try.

Price: 4,000 yen

RSVP:
To join the session, RSVP through Meetup or message Misha/Marco directly.

Please note that we have limited seats per session (maximum 6 participants).

Additional Notes:
- After the session, there will be a brief casual discussion where participants can share their experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.
- If you RSVP but later decide not to attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible to free up your spot for others.

We look forward to seeing you there!

About the Tea & Sweets:
A bowl of matcha and a traditional sweet, crafted just for the occasion.

About Your Tea Ceremony Hosts:
The Tea Ladies are Ranko, Eiko, and Miho, who aspire to host casual, experimental tea sessions. With over 10 years of training across various schools of tea - Omotesenke, Enshuryu, and Edosenke - they share ideas and craft unique pieces for the sessions they host.

About Your Mindfulness Teacher:
Marco Martínez is an experienced meditation practitioner with over 10 years of practice in Vipassana, Mindfulness, and Transcendental Meditation. He has participated in various retreats, including those in the styles of Goenka, Rob Burbea, and Pa-Auk.