{"title":"Okakura Kakuzo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the renowned author, Okakura Kakuzo. Famed for his profound insights into Japanese culture and philosophy, Kakuzo's writings offer a unique perspective on the intersections of Eastern and Western traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully illustrates how the art of tea is more than a mere beverage preparation—it is an integral part of Japanese culture, philosophy, and the art of living. Through this book, Kakuzo invites readers to explore the aesthetics and subtlety of the tea ceremony, delving into themes that touch upon harmony, respect, and tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned at the intersection of Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology, Okakura Kakuzo's works are essential reading for those interested in understanding the profound wisdom behind traditional Japanese arts and how they resonate with universal human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to immerse yourself in the sophisticated yet accessible musings of Okakura Kakuzo, and discover how his writings continue to inspire and enlighten readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"book-of-tea-by-andrew-juniper-9784805314869","title":"Book of Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonisation, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e doesn't focus on the Tea Ceremony itself, but the Zen Buddhist thought behind it known as the Way of Tea or Chado. Kakuzo teaches us to listen to the language of flowers as well as the language of art. His considerable charm is as apparent today as it was one hundred years ago as he introduces us to the aesthetic and culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has a new foreword by Andrew Juniper who runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery in West Sussex, England, and an introduction by Liza Dalby, the first American woman to be fully trained as a geisha in the 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853384896748,"sku":"9784805314869","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25539273483898.jpg?v=1759201075"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/okakura-kakuzo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}