Project Gutenberg 1997-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 2351 Okakura, Kakuzo 1862 1913 岡倉天心 The Book of Tea Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Tea Produced by Matthew, Gabrielle Harbowy, and David Widger "The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura is a philosophical treatise written during the early 20th century that explores the aesthetic, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of tea culture in Japan and China. Central to the book is the concept of "Teaism," which is presented as a way of appreciating beauty and harmony amidst the trials of everyday life. Through its examination of tea as both a practical beverage and a form of art, the work reflects on broader themes of human existence, cultural misunderstanding, and the importance of simplicity and humility. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of the significance of tea in human culture. Okakura outlines the historical journey of tea from its medicinal origins in China to its elevation as a revered ritual in Japan, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical meanings attached to it. He further critiques Western perceptions of Eastern customs, arguing for a mutual understanding and appreciation that transcends cultural stereotypes. In doing so, he portrays tea as a unifying force that fosters connection and reflection on life's profound aspects. The text highlights the evolution of tea practices, alluding to the harmony found in the tea ceremony and its role in shaping aesthetics and individual identity within Japanese culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tea Japan -- Social life and customs Japanese tea ceremony GT Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 145051 2025-08-01T07:17:27.607532 text/html 139800 2016-01-17T07:05:24 text/html; charset=us-ascii 52062 2016-01-17T07:05:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 116177 2025-08-01T07:17:31.811688 application/epub+zip 117843 2025-08-01T07:17:29.216520 application/epub+zip 117842 2025-08-01T07:17:28.181515 application/epub+zip 216754 2025-08-01T07:17:33.863992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204869 2025-08-01T07:17:31.210498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180650 2022-09-01T08:04:54.906157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126713 2025-08-01T07:17:27.335528 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126575 2016-01-17T07:05:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50033 2016-01-17T07:05:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19467 2025-08-01T07:17:33.998977 application/rdf+xml 11694 2025-08-01T07:17:28.670516 image/jpeg 3263 2025-08-01T07:17:28.424503 image/jpeg 112475 2025-08-01T07:17:27.620513 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia