A self-learning video course on the Japanese tea ceremony has been released on Udemy!
■In Japan, Chado, known as the tea ceremony, involves more than just drinking matcha tea.
Chado has a history of over 500 years and many people around the world continue to study and enjoy the benefits of the tea ceremony experience.
Chado teaches us how to sharpen our senses by practicing mindfulness and how to improve our state of mind. It is a classic method to realize spiritual discipline.
■Consisting of 18 segments of video material, this self-learning course provides students with a well-rounded experience in the world of chado including its history, a thorough explanation of the utensils used in the tea ceremony, and detailed instruction of the basic teamaking procedure.
In the video material, explanatory narration and video clips combined with slow-motion footage and still image act as clear guides for the students.
In addition, the downloadable text of the narration for each video is provided as a PDF for you to confirm all the detailed instructions.
Also, students will be able to analyze an authentic tea gathering and understand the unique story behind it.
■This self-paced virtual course is designed for students to have a deep understanding of this unique ancient meditative Japanese tradition and cultural treasure and master the basic performance of the tea ceremony as both a host and a guest.
For more information: shizukokoro.com/chado-video/