Wabi-cha (わび茶; 侘茶; 侘び茶), is a style of Japanese tea ceremony particularly associated with Sen no Rikyū, Takeno Jōō and its originator Murata Jukō. Wabi-cha emphasizes simplicity.

Sen no Rikyū (Japanese: 千利休, 1522 – April 21, 1591), also known simply as Rikyū, was a Japanese tea master considered the most important influence on the chanoyu, the Japanese …

Wabi-cha, or "tea of wabi", is the foundation of the modern Japanese tea ceremony. It was first established by Murata Juko during the Muromachi period and later refined by the renowned …

The “wabi-cha” style is the result of incorporating Japanese “wabi-sabi” into the conventional tea ceremony in pursuit of deep spirituality. “Wabi-cha” involves being grateful for things as they …

tea ceremony, time-honoured institution in Japan, rooted in the principles of Zen Buddhism and founded upon the reverence of the beautiful in the daily routine of life. It is an aesthetic way of …

The style of tea ceremony considered to have been perfected by Sen no Rikyū and furthered by Sen Sōtan is known as wabi-cha. The san-Senke have historically championed this manner of …

Rikyu changed the way people looked at the Japanese tea ceremony and created the wabi-cha aesthetic. Wabi-cha represents the aesthetics or beauty of the "imperfections" in life. Rikyu …

Wabi-cha The sense of ‘wabi’ eventually gave rise to ‘wabi tea’. Murata Shuko, Takeno Shao-oh and Sen no Rikyu dared to create tea rooms in the middle of the city that resembled …

Feb 18, 2020 · The refinement of the process of wabi-cha came from one of the most unlikely of places. Far removed from the temples and gardens of Kyoto, it was actually the bustling, …

Dec 16, 2024 · Wabi-cha was more than tea—it was a tool for political negotiation. Discover how Sen no Rikyū shaped Japanese hospitality and diplomacy through tea. Rikyū’s Influence and …