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The Wisdom of Tea

Life Lessons from the Japanese Tea Ceremony

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The Wisdom of Tea

By: Noriko Morishita
Narrated by: Minhee Yeo
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An audiobook of deep wisdom, gleaned from a quarter of a century spent trying to master the intricacies of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.

For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita has studied and practised the intricate rules of the famous Japanese Tea Ceremony, trying to master its complexities in order to find inner peace. In this vivid account of her experience of the universal trials and triumphs of adulthood, Morishita connects the core tenets of this ancient art with leading a fulfilling life, showing how we too may use mindfulness to achieve happiness.

In The Wisdom of Tea Noriko describes her gradual discovery of freedom and insight within the very rules that once seemed so constricting. Looking back across her life, Noriko illuminates the real teachings of the Way of Tea: to live absolutely in the moment, to notice and delight in the smallest of details, to embrace the vital skills of patience and perseverance and to allow yourself to be.

©2020 Noriko Morishita (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Asia Customs & Traditions Japan Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Inspiring

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the reading was simply beautiful, taking the reader straight into a Japanese garden full of cherry blossom, that's the feeling I got from her beautiful voice. The story itself was really about the author's journey, and I had hoped to gain some real knowledge of what I believe the Samurai called no mindness, which the tea ceremony was central. this book isn't about that but is still worth reading if like me, you love Japanese culture and history.

beautiful

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Peaceful and joyful listen. Simple yet moving. If you like Japanese culture and tea a perfect listen. I was transported to the Japanese Tea room by Noriko well mastered vivid descriptions.

Enchanting insight to the Tea Room

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Tea is an instrument, like many others we can seek in this life for becoming more present and patient.

Rewarding

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really enjoyed this.
I look forward to learning more about tea as this has made me want to learn more

Great insight into the world of tea

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This book has changed my perspective on living life in a very meaningful way. I would recommend to anyone that wants to have a more positive outlook on life and a more meditated approach to things. Love it!

A whole new way of seeing the world

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The reading was simply brilliant. The narrator's soft yet expressive reading made this book more interesting. With Minhee Yeo's excellent performance, I felt like I was in Japan, listening to the voice of the author herself. Every detail of the tea ceremony unfolded before my eyes.
When I saw the title, an image popped into my mind- an elderly lady wearing simple kimono is sitting on the tatami floor and bowing deeply to the person in front of her. Maybe it's an image of Japanese tradition to a foreign eye. I was curious what kind of story this book will tell me. I tried the sample part, and I loved the performance of the narrator, how this book began. (Honestly, if the narrator's reading were not good, I would have stopped listening.)
I am so glad that I listened to the whole book. It's a heartfelt self-realisation journey of a person through tea: live in the moment with an eye to the future.
This book left me with warmth in my heart, gave me the wisdom of continuous practice and study. I immensely enjoyed the book. Love to hear more performance from Minhee Yeo!

Lovely story, beautifully read.

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