The Book of Tea

Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913

About this book

"The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura is an essay written in 1906 that links the Japanese tea ceremony to the aesthetic and cultural values of Japanese life. Originally written in English for Western readers, it explores how Teaism teaches simplicity, harmony, and humility. Okakura protests Western misunderstandings of Eastern culture and argues that the principles of tea offer a universal remedy for conflict. The book discusses Zen, Taoism, and the philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Tea

Author

Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913

Reading level

B1 · Intermediate

Language

English