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	The Japanese Tea Ceremony in Philadelphia
		Urasenke La Salle was founded by the late Brother Joseph Keenan (1932-1999), a member of the Christian Brothers Catholic teaching order and a professor at La Salle University.
		Brother Keenan proposed opening a branch of the Urasenke school at La Salle, and was granted the use of an unused farmhouse, part of the historic estate that the campus is located on.
		Urasenke is one of about 10 different tea schools active in Japan today.
	www.phillytea.org /uls.html (912 words)

	Japanese tea ceremony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Currently, the Urasenke School is the most active and has the largest following, particularly outside Japan.
		Within each school there are sub-schools, and in each school there are seasonal and temporal variations in the method of preparing and enjoying the tea, and in the types and forms of utensils and tea used.
		Urasenke Konnichian Website (the official homepage of the Urasenke school) (Japanese and English)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony (4746 words)

	Tradition of Tea: Urasenke Tradition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This tradition became known as Urasenke, the back of the Sen houeshold while that headed by Sosa was called Omotesenke, the front of the Sen household.
		Gengensai Seichu Soshitsu (1810-1877) was adopted into the Urasenke family, marrying Nintokusai’s daughter and becoming the eleventh generation master of the Urasenke Tradition.
		Zabosai Genmoku Soshi Soshitsu XVI, son of Genshitsu, assumed leadership of the Urasenke Tradition of Chanoyu in December, 2002.
	www.urasenke.org /tradition/tradition.html (1096 words)

	Urasenke Chanoyu Center Review on StarChefs
		Walk inside the Urasenke Chanoyu Center and you’ll immediately notice that the air has a different quality.
		It is part of a global network of teahouses, Urasenke being one of the largest schools of tea in the world.
		Whether or not you subscribe to this belief, the Urasenke Chanoyu Center offers a respite from the craziness that is New York City, and a rare opportunity to learn about the time-honored tradition of Japanese tea.
	www.starchefs.com /features/tea/teaII/html/urasenke.shtml (452 words)

	The Japanese Tea Ceremony in Philadelphia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Urasenke La Salle was founded by the late Brother Joseph Keenan (1932-1999), a member of the Christian Brothers Catholic teaching order and a professor at La Salle University.
		Brother Keenan proposed opening a branch of the Urasenke school at La Salle, and was granted the use of an unused farmhouse, part of the historic estate that the campus is located on.
		Since World War II, Urasenke has made a particular effort to reach out to foreigners, and in addition to actively spreading the word about chanoyu, Urasenke has published the bulk of the books and articles in English on the subject.
	home.earthlink.net /~mleebeard/uls.html (916 words)

	Talk:Japanese tea ceremony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1964 Urasenke decided that they would stop reading it sado, because of the unwanted conection to another form of sado, namely the abrivation of sadomasochism.
		Lined kimono are worn by both men and women in the winter months, and unlined ones in the summer.
		I got usable, though not very good, ro and furo pictures, if you think they'd add to the article (all my photos are public domain).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Japanese_tea_ceremony (1695 words)

	Welcome to Urasenke London Branch
		The Urasenke London Branch is one of many branches of the Urasenke Foundation in Japan, a non profitable organization, found world wide from the Far East to South American countries.
		Urasenke branches overseas main aim is to introduce and spread knowledge of Chado, The Way of Tea, a Japanese tradition with more than 400 hundred years history.
		Presentations which are made regularly by the Urasenke Branch in the British Museum on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
	www.urasenkeuk.btinternet.co.uk /weare.html (224 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features
		Urasenke is the largest tea ceremony school in Japan and has about 300 members in its Hawaii chapter.
		The collection is made up of articles that the Urasenke grand masters created themselves or to which they gave their stamp of approval.
		The exhibit at the academy is culled from the collection, which is housed at the Urasenke Foundation in Kyoto.
	starbulletin.com /2001/07/29/features/tswei.html (867 words)

	Chado Urasenke Tankokai, Bulgaria
		Chado Urasenke Tankokai Bulgaria is established as an Association for Popularization of the Japanese culture.
		In 1996 the Club was officially recognized as an Urasenke Dokokai and in 1998 it was registered according to Bulgarian Law as an Association for Popularization of the Japanese Culture.
		Chado Urasenke Tankokai Bulgaria main aim is to introduce and diseminate the knowledge of Chado, The Way of Tea, a Japanese tradition with more than 400 years of history.
	www.urasenke-bulgaria.net /?inc=page&id=189&s_id=1&lang=en (391 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
		Urasenke officials say the signature event of their visit will be a "kencha-shiki," a sacred tea-offering ceremony Friday morning at Iolani Palace.
		The prince and princess were invited to attend the ceremonies in part because they are related by marriage to Soshitsu Sen XV of Kyoto, the 15th-generation grand tea master whose family dates back 400 years.
		The Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii, a school devoted to the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.
	starbulletin.com /2001/07/16/news/story7.html (527 words)

	The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site - The Urasenke Legacy
		His major accomplishments were to restore the Urasenke property after the great fire of 1788 and to hold the bicentennial memorial observance for Rikyu.
		As for Urasenke itself, on the occasion of the 250th Memorial for Sen Rikyu, he had the Totsutsusai, Dairo-no-ma, Hosensai, and Ryuseiken rooms added to the Konnichian compound, and also built the Kabutomon "Helmet Gate," which became a symbol of the Urasenke head house.
		For Urasenke, the reforms had a devastating impact, as the family lost the stipends it had traditionally received from the daimyo families whom it had served through the generations as chanoyu magistrate.
	www.urasenke.or.jp /texte/legacy/lineage1.html (2783 words)

	Honoring the `way of tea' - The Boston Globe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Though she was born in Tokyo, Rodgers, 81, devoted herself to the art of the tea ceremony only after her college-age son announced he had won a scholarship to study the tradition in Japan.
		Eventually, she went to Japan to study the art, too, and began teaching for the Boston branch of the Urasenke School of Tea.
		The grand master of the Urasenke School served tea to American officers during the occupation of Japan, Rodgers said.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2006/06/29/honoring_the_way_of_tea?page=full (863 words)

	Urasenke Washington DC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The direct descendants of Rikyu are the Omotesenke, Urasenke, and Mushanokoji-senke traditions of Chado.
		In the late nineteenth century, after the feudal system collapsed (along with much of the patronage of the traditional arts), the Urasenke Iemoto (or "Grand Tea Master" in English) introduced Chado to the national school system as a means of preserving Japan’s cultural heritage.
		Today, the Urasenke headquarters in Kyoto houses not only the Sen family and a very busy study center, but also a museum, a university, a book publishing company, and is the center for the Tanko Tea Teachers Association, one of the largest cultural associations in Japan.
	www.urasenkedc.org /chadourasenke.html (363 words)

	The Iaido Newsletter: Urasenke: Seavitt
		It may not seem to be about budo, but as you read it, you may notice the constant attention to even the smallest details (zanshin), and respect and etiquette at every turn.
		Aiko-sensei received her Kyoju certificate during last fall's visit to the United States of the Urasenke Oeimoto (headmaster) Soshitu Sen. As in other classical arts, technical accomplishment, permission to study, and license to teach are expressed as a series of certificates, and this one is an advanced teaching certificate.
		The theme of the gathering was sakura, of course - the spring cherry blossom.
	www.ejmas.com /tin/tinart_seavitt_0601.htm (733 words)

	chanoyu events chicago japanese tea ceremony
		The Urasenke Chicago Association will host a special tea gathering to honor the life of Sen Rikyu (1522-1591), one of the most influential and innovative tea masters in the history of Chado, the Japanese Way of Tea.
		The present Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea is Sen Soshitsu, who is the 16th generation descendent from Sen Rikyu.
		Following this, five members of the Urasenke Chicago Chapter will present Hirakagetsu, one of the Shichijishiki/Seven Exercises that are traditionally done on this occasion.
	www.chanoyuchicago.org /Events.htm (2015 words)

	"Way of tea" by Grand Master Dr Hounsai Genshitsu Sen
		Dr Hounsai Genshitsu Sen, Grand Master of the Urasenke Chado, or "the way of tea” lectured to an audience of about 300 on the philosophy of the tea ceremony on Sunday 10 September at the National Gallery of Australia.
		After his lecture, a tea demonstration by Urasenke staff followed, which was accompanied by Dr Sen’s explanation of each movement in the tea ceremony.
		Before and after his lecture and demonstration at the lecture theater, visitors to the National Gallery of Australia had the chance to taste powdered green tea prepared by Urasenke staff who were wearing traditional Japanese Kimonos.
	www.japan.org.au /e_web/Urasenke.htm (334 words)

	international Cereamics Festival 2007 - Guest Artist
		Urasenke Kyoju (a senior rank of merit in the art of Tea).
		She was awarded the certificate of “Shihan”, a rank of Master Teacher in the official Urasenke.
		A secretary of Shizuoka Branch of the official Urasenke.
	www.internationalceramicsfestival.org /2007/guestartists/sonobe.htm (412 words)

	Tea Mind, Zen Words (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Urasenke is one of the oldest traditions of Chanoyu in Japan, tracing its lineage directly back to the brilliant sixteenth century tea master Sen Rikyu (1522 -1591).
		The mission of the Urasenke Foundation is to promote understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Japan as expressed in the art of Chanoyu.
		Christy Bartlett regularly returns to Urasenke Konnichian to study under Zabosai Iemoto and Genshitsu Daisosho, who have recognized her commitment to education and study in the field of chanoyu with two of its highest degrees, the kyoju and seikyoju.
	www.teahyakka.com /christy.html (512 words)

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		When using the daimegiri, sumiro, or mukogiri, the four standard chaji temae, usucha, koicha, shozumi, gozumi, are performed with variations in the placement of utensils as required by the location of the hearth and orientation of the room.
		Within the Urasenke tradition, an artistic name is comprised of two Chinese characters.
		This certificate is applied for along with the chamei granting permission to wear the Urasenke tsubo-tsubo crest on one's kimono.
	www.urasenkeseattle.org /page31-5 (3080 words)

	Directory - Regional: Asia: Japan: Arts and Entertainment: Traditional: Tea Ceremony
		The special tea ("matcha") used in the tea ceremony is made from tea leaves that have been ground into a green powder.
		The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site Â Â·Â Short biographies of the successive masters of the tea school established by the great 16th century tea master, Rikyu.
		Urasenke Tradition of Tea Â Â·Â Gives introduction and history of tea ceremony, and lineage of the Urasenke family and organization.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=174402 (477 words)

	A Glimpse at Chanoyu
		My first experience into this peaceful world of tea was a visit to the Urasenke Foundation Center in Los Angeles where I observed a class in chanoyu, one of several tea schools in the Japanese culture.
		Years later, I observed another chanoyu, this time at the Urasenke Foundation Center in San Francisco where I, and a group of tea vendors, sat on tatami mats and observed two teamasters demonstrate the intricate step-by-step ceremony.
		Urasenke Foundation™ Centers are located throughout the world from China and Japan to Italy and The Netherlands.
	www.sallys-place.com /beverages/tea/chanoyu.htm (856 words)

	Japanese tea ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Two main schools, the Omotesenke and Urasenke, have evolved, each with its own prescribed rituals.
		Currently, the Urasenke School is the most active and has the largest following.
		Urasenke Konnichian Website (the official homepage of the Urasenke school.
	www.portaljuice.com /japanese_tea_ceremony.html (1933 words)

	Urasenke La Salle :: Food :: Philadelphia City Paper :: Philadelphia Arts, Restaurants, Music, Movies, Jobs, ...
		The water is heated inside a kettle resting on coals built into the matted floor, and the powder is kept inside a small jar in a mountain shape, which is not to be broken as it is passed around.
		"[Urasenke La Salle's founder] Brother Keenan said to me, 'You break my mountain, I break your head,'" explained Drew Hanson, an advanced student of 20 years.
		Urasenke La Salle, 1900 W. Olney Ave., www.phillytea.org.
	www.citypaper.net /articles/2007/02/22/urasenke-la-salle (598 words)

	Urasenke: Activities
		The London Branch of the Urasenke Foundation is open to all who have an interest in Chado, The Way of Tea.
		If you have had previous experience of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea then you may participate in the activities of the London Branch either by becoming a member of the Branch or, if you are only temporarily in the United Kingdom, as a visitor.
		Anyone practicing in the Urasenke school are welcome to join the seminar.
	www.urasenke.orbix.co.uk /actv.html (889 words)

	The Japanese Tea Ceremony in Philadelphia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Urasenke Midorikai Alumni Association Group formed to help former students at Midorikai -- Urasenke's foreign-student school in Kyoto -- keep in touch with each other.
		Urasenke Foundation A group of Urasenke practitioners based in San Francisco.
		Urasenke Boston The Boston branch of the Urasenke tea school.
	home.earthlink.net /~mleebeard/links.html (825 words)

	CZECH PRESS GROUP a.s. - Geograficky magazin Koktejl - Pribeh - STUDOVAL JSEM CADO V KJOTU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Urasenke v Kjotu je nejvetsi skolou caje na svete.
		V prvnim patre jsme si jidlo vyzvedli a snedli je v prizemi, horni patro bylo urceno ucitelum a zamestnancum Urasenke.
		Urasenke znamena predni cast domu rodiny Sen, Omotesenke (dalsi japonska cajova skola) zadni cast a nazev treti skoly Musakodzisenke je odvozen od nazvu ulice, kde jeden ze synu skolu zalozil.
	www.ikoktejl.cz /magaziny/koktejl/MKpribeh/pribeh200406.html (3663 words)

	Encyclopedia: Japanese tea ceremony
		Urasenke (è£åƒå®¶, literally rear of the Sen house) is the name of one of the main schools of Japanese tea ceremony.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Japanese-tea-ceremony (6006 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		As a representative of the Urasenke School, Aiko Somi Rodgers sensei teaches H-R Chado students the Urasenke style of tea ceremony.
		Urasenke is considered one of the largest schools enjoying the most widespread popularity.
		The current iemoto,or teamaster, of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea is Dr. Soshitsu Sen XVI who resides in Kyoto, Japan.
	hcs.harvard.edu /~chado/display/ura.html (102 words)

	Features-Soshitsu Sen: Grand Master of Tea Ceremony
		Sosei “Susie” Matsumoto, recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship in 1994 and the highest-ranking instructor in the U.S. for Urasenke, was kind enough to share with us some details of her life on the 50th anniversary of Sado Urasenke.
		During this time, Seikouin and others in Urasenke treated me as if I were one of their families.
		Thus, I was recognized first by the Iemoto of Urasenke, then the Japanese-American community, the country of Japan, and then the United States.
	www.sushiandtofu.com /sushi_and_tofu/features_soshitsuSen.htm (2126 words)

	Consulate General of Japan at Chicago - News Story
		The Urasenke Chicago Association together with the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago will host a special tea gathering to honor the life of Sen Rikyu (1522-1591), one of the most influential and innovative tea masters in the history of Chado, the Japanese Way of Tea.
		Following this, five members of the Urasenke Chicago Association will present Hirakagetsu, one of the Shichijishiki/Seven Exercises that are traditionally done on this occasion.
		Following the presentation of Hirakagetsu, all guests will be served a Rikyu manju, a traditional sweet named in Rikyu's honor, and a delicious bowl of matcha, green powdered tea.
	www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp /JIC/News/news_RIKYUKI.htm (232 words)

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