Chadō (The Way of Tea), is a traditional Japanese art involving the ritualistic preparation of tea. Influenced by the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, the core teaching of chadō is to attain a spiritual state of selflessness and peacefulness through making and sharing tea. Join us to learn the history and philosophy of Japanese tea ceremony while tasting Japanese tea and sweets. 

Join the JASP for this free evening at the Ace Hotel on January 30, 2020. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. 

Yuko Eguchi is a native of Tokyo, Japan and holds a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the University of Pittsburgh. She received her tea master title and name, Sōyū, in 2009 and the associate professor of tea title in 2013, certified by the head master of the Urasenke school. Yuko currently teaches Japanese music history at Pitt. She has performed and lectured on Japanese traditional arts at various higher institutions. Visit her website: www.yukoeguchi.com