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This Experience Chanoyu: A Japanese Tea Gathering lesson plan also includes:
As part of the study of Japanese cultural history, introduce your class members to Chanoyu, the Way of Tea. After a discussion of the history and key elements of Chanoyu, class groups perform the ceremony.
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Classroom Considerations
- The activity assumes that participants have some knowledge of Japanese culture and Zen Buddhism
- In addition to the sites listed in the resource, a variety of tea ceremony videos are available on YouTube
- Rather than the lecture-style format, consider asking groups to research the background and history of Chanoyu and have them present their findings to the class
- Groups might also research the resources available in your community
Pros
- Detailed instructions for the ceremony are included
- A materials list is also provided
Cons
- The activity assumes class members will make connections between the ceremony and the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism