Overview
Combines zen meditation with the Japanese tea ceremony (chado) in the birthplace of matcha — Uji. Learn that tea ceremony IS meditation in motion. Includes matcha preparation, zen garden walks, and seated meditation. Led by a tea master with 30 years of practice.
What's Included
- Tea ceremony instruction
- Zen meditation sessions
- Matcha preparation class
- Guided zen garden walks
- Traditional meals
Typical Day
- 9:00 AM — Morning meditation (30 min)
- 9:45 AM — Tea ceremony demonstration
- 10:30 AM — Hands-on matcha preparation
- 11:30 AM — Tea tasting and discussion
- 12:30 PM — Traditional lunch
- 1:30 PM — Zen garden walking meditation
- 2:30 PM — Advanced tea ceremony practice
- 3:30 PM — Closing meditation and reflection
