Cultural Demonstrations
 DEMONSTRATIONS OF SADO: The Way of TeaTime: Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm Location: The Morikami Museum Seishin-an Tea House Cost: $5 with paid admission to the museum Reservations are required for groups of ten or more For more information please call 561-495-0233 x210 |
| Observe the Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Seishin-an Tea House, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of the ceremony of tea; harmony (wa), reverence(kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku), along with a sip of green tea and a sweet, will help bring a calm perspective into your busy life. This program is usually held the third Saturday of the month from October to June at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm in the Seishin-an Tea House. Individual reservations are not necessary, tickets sold the day of the event at a first come, first served basis. Click here to view a video of the Morikami's Tea Ceremony by RaoulPop. |
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 SPECIAL EVENT! Calligraphy Demonstration by Zen Master Shodo HaradaDate: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm or 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: The Morikami Museum Seishin-an Tea House Cost:$20 (Advance registration is required) For more information please call 561-495-0233 x235 |
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Learn about the art of calligraphy from Zen master Shodo Harada Roshi. Using brush and ink, the traditional tools of calligraphy, Harada Roshi will demonstrate Zen sayings and explain their meanings. Observe the elegant dance of the brush and its indelible meanings in ink. Shodo Harada Roshi (Roshi meaning "Master") is heir to the teachings of Rinzai Sect Zen Buddhism. He began his Zen training in 1962 when he entered Shofuku-ji monastery in Kobe, Japan, where he trained under Yamada Mumon Roshi (1900-1988) for twenty years. With his all embracing view constantly in mind, Harada Roshi has been training people of various backgrounds from all over the world at Sogenji monastery in Okayama, Japan, where was made abbot of in 1982. One of his scrolls is in the Morikam's Zenmi - A Taste of Zen exhibit (Oct. 18 - Jan. 22, 2012) along with numerous examples of Master Yamada Mumon. Harada Roshi's original calligraphy works and book will be on sale at the demonstration. |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011 |
 NEW! Demonstration of KotoTime: 11:00am & 2:00pm Location: Morikami Theater Cost: $5 with paid admission to the museum Reservations are required for groups of ten or more For more information please call 561-495-0233 x210 |
| Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and listen to its captivating and tranquil sounds demonstrated by koto teacher Mrs. Yoshiko Carlton. Be introduced to the basics of how this instrument is played and receive a koto music sheet of the most famous Japanese song Sakura, "Cherry Blossom." Individual reservations are not necessary, tickets sold the day of the event at a first come, first served basis. |
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