The Book of Tea
by Kakuzo Okakura
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Book Reviews of The Book of Tea
Book Review: Elegance
Summary: 5 Stars
Okakura words calmly and compassionately float from the past with a warmth and elegance that (unfortunately) seem rare today. He wonderfully appreciates the beauty of life and shares this emotion with us in The Book of Tea. His words will make you smile, pause, and appreciate much more than tea.
Here is a taste: "The primeval man in offering the first garland to his maiden thereby transcended the brute. He became human in thus rising above the crude necessities of nature. He entered the realm of art when he perceived the subtle use of the useless." Enjoy....
Book Review: An inexpensive, high quality edition of a classic.
Summary: 4 Stars
For anyone interested in Asian, and particularly Japanese, culture, this book is a must. By following the history of tea and its role in the spiritual and cultural development of Japan, this slim volume gives the reader remarkable insight into the Japanese mind. Written with a keen sense of humor, the Book of Tea is very readable and entertaining, while at the same time illustrating the Japanese passion for the simple. This version is a quality translation, and you cannot beat the price. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Japan, Buddhism, Taoism, or tea.Book Review: Wonderful Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
.This is a book I will never forget, and probably because I keep reading it again!
Discussions like the story of Rikyu and leaving the single flower in face of possible dire circumstance, which in the end was a foretelling of his later forced suicide.
The author didn't simply tell you about wabi-cha he weaves it his own poetic story about tea culture in Japan.
If brevity is the art of expression, this is a masterpiece!
It has already stood the test of time, and you would find few tea advocates that haven't admired it.
Book Review: An extremely affordable edition of a true Asian classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Asian culture, especially as it pertains to Zen and Taoist teachings, should check out this classic work. Written in a light, readable style and charged with subtle humor, this work gives a unique insight into Asian thought, culture, and values by tracing the history of tea. A simple beverage creating a simple pleasure, yet holding enough signifigance to be the focal point of religious ritual.Book Review: Read and listen.....
Summary: 5 Stars
This a great compact book that deals beautifully with tea and its history and setting. You'll feel as though you are listening to Kakuzo Okakura personally. As I read it, I could feel the presence of a smile on his face.
Not deep. Not complex. Compact and enjoyable. A great intro to tea all around.