Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

Don’t miss out on this special demonstration of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, with ikebana display, proudly hosted by the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement. The tea ceremony involves the ceremonial preparation, presentation, and drinking of matcha [抹茶] or powdered green tea.

Come and discover the history and intricacies of this age-old cultural activity while surrounded by the beauty and serenity of ikebana which is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. The philosophy behind ikebana is grounded in Japanese aesthetics, which emphasizes simplicity, understated elegance, and a respect for nature.

We are honored to have Rika Saruwatari leading this skillful demonstration. She is learning from these schools of tea ceremony and ikebana:

[表千家] Omotesenke School of Tea

[光風未生流] Kōfumisho School of Ikebana

Cost for this demonstration is $15 per person including tax and processing fee. A [和菓子] Japanese confectionery/sweet will also accompany the matcha.

Host or Publisher Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement