Urasenke Seattle, welcome

tsukimi

Enjoy the simplicity of the rustic tearoom, the warmth of the clay tea bowl, the
bitterness of powdered green tea, the joy of the changing seasons, and the
singularity of each moment that can never be repeated.

Tsukimi celebrates the full moon with a special tea gathering in the tranquil
setting of the Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden teahouse. Open to
all regardless of experience.

Tsukimi Tea Record

Scroll: 'Jo Jaku Sho' (Ever tranquil light), brushed by Kono Sokan zenosho of
Myokoji temple, Nagoya
Flower vase: Take-bune (hanging boat shape, bamboo container)
Flower: Tokei-so (passion flower)
Kettle: iron, orthodox shape, embossed surface with pine and shore design, by
Sato Seiko
Brazier: Mayu-buro shape
Water jar: Habuta (leaf-lid), favored by Gengensai
Tea container: Moon and grass motif, ohira natsume (large, wide jujube shape)
Tea scoop: 'Mizu no oto' (Sound of water), carved by Kobori Dairei zenosho of
Ryokoin, Daitokuji temple, Kyoto
Main tea bowl: Hagi ware by Tahara Toubei, XIII
Second tea bowl: Akanegama by Okada Kakei
Matched bowls: Kanze mizu motif (stylized water pattern of Noh robes of the
Kanze tradition) by Koun kiln, Kyoto
Waste-water jar: bronze, 'Itome' (incised line) design, favored by Tantansai
Lid rest: green bamboo
Powdered tea: 'Aoarashi' (green tempest) blended by Marukyu Koyama-en
Confection: 'Usagi' (rabbit) by Tokara Confectionary

Bonnie Soshin Mitchell, Director,
the staff and the members of the
Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch
cordially invite you to the annual observance of

Tsukimi Chakai
Moon Viewing Tea Gathering

Saturday, August 1, 2009
6:30PM, 7:30PM, and 8:30PM

Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden
Shoseian Teahouse
1075 Lake Washington Blvd., East, Seattle

Tea Tickets are $20,
plus $15 admission to the Japanese Garden Moon Viewing Event

Tea Tickets are available only by advance reservation
on Brown Paper Tickets
Event Admission to the Garden is available in advance and at the gate the
night of the event

Parking is limited on site. Please car pool, use public transportation or ride
your bike. Additional parking and shuttle service will be available at the
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) lot located 2700 24th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-2031

U R A S E N K E
SEATTLE BRANCH
Transmitting the living art of Chado, the Way of Tea, through
harmony, respect, purity and tranquility