A Space to Just Be.
A practice rooted in the Japanese Way of Tea. Whether you are here for a gathering or to deepen your practice, this is a place to listen to the tea and find your own quiet rhythm.
I believe the best way to understand tea is to sit with it. As a Junshihan (準師範, associate professor) and a practitioner of the Oubakubaisa-ryu Senchadō, I hold space for "Unspoken Discovery."
It is a quiet process of noticing... the heat of the cup, the sound of the pour, and the steady rhythm of the seasons. There is no rush here. There is only the tea and the moment.
While Jan’s Chanoma is my personal practice, I am honoured to share the path of tea within the wider community.
I currently serve as an instructor for the Japanese Tea Workshop series at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, where we explore tea as a living part of cultural heritage. I also represent the Global Japanese Tea Association in Western Canada, helping to bridge the gap between traditional tea growers in Japan and tea lovers here in Vancouver.
For me, tea is a shared language. Whether in the gallery, the tea room or a quiet home, it is about connecting to the source and to each other.
Because my gatherings are kept small and seasonal, I share dates with my community first. If you would like to be notified when the kettle is on for our next session, please join my mailing list. I promise only to reach out when there is something meaningful to share.
Warmly,
雪眞 Sesshin