Organized and sponsored by Dr. Genshitsu Sen, these two events are the fourth in a series of annual gatherings (Tianjin, China in 2004, Seoul, Korea in 2005, Tokyo, Japan in 2006) that bring together scholars, artists and influential leaders in civil society from China, Japan, and Korea (and for the first time this year, Western scholars, as well) to discuss traditional East Asian culture and the role it might play in fostering peace and understanding in Asia and the Pacific. This year, the symposium and panel are being held at Manoa to commemorate the University of Hawai‘i’s centennial. Though most of the speakers will give presentations in their native language, all sessions will include English interpretation.

Le 4^ème East Asian Tea Culture Symposium vient d’avoir lieu à l’université d’Hawaï. Il y a notamment eu une intervention de Hōsō Sōshitsu (D^r Sen Genshitsu), 15^ème maître de l’école Urasenke (une des grandes écoles japonaises pour la cérémonie du thé) et organisateur de cette rencontre.

Bien sûr, si vous ne voyez pas dans la cérémonie du thé l’expression d’une forme supérieure de civilisation…

Source : Ancient Japan.