{"product_id":"9784805319963","title":"The Illustrated Guide to the Zen Tea Ceremony","description":"Author: Soryo Matsumura\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805319963\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 May 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce stress and enrich your life through the Japanese tea ritual!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book by tea master Soryo Matsumura shows you how to use the ancient Japanese tea ceremony to reduce stress and live a more enriching life. It is written for complete novices and explains all aspects of the tea ceremony with a focus on three major themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to perform the tea ceremony both at home and in more formal gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stress reduction benefits this ritual provides, helping you to appreciate the little things in life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the tea ceremony helps to connect us with others, transcending age, gender and creed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as showing you all the basics  how to sit, what to wear and how to follow the etiquette of tea preparation, drinking and conversation  Matsumura explains in a warm and friendly tone how this meditative practice has wider benefits. He encourages you to reflect on the importance of things like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping your surroundings clean and organised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting appropriate boundaries in personal relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing your self-esteem and communicating well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with beautiful colour illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to bring greater peace and mindfulness into their everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857126998174,"sku":"ADS-9784805319963","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805319963.jpg?v=1781481400","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805319963","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}