Introduction to the Art of Tea

Sunday, October 12,  1:00 -4:30pm

Taught by Don Lightner

$35

maximum of 14 people

Donald Kimon Lightner will introduce Chado, the Japanese way of tea, its history, tradition, culture, related arts and social etiquette. The class will allow participants to experience Chado’s meditative qualities, quiet aesthetic, graceful dignity and its ability to quench both a physical and spiritual thirst.

 Located at the Providence Institute

3400 E Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85716 

(in El Rancho Center down from Whole Foods)

call 520-323-0203 to register

The Japanese Way of Tea

The Fine Art of Life

Friday, November 7, 2008 at 6:30 pm

Open to the public: Suggested donation $5

Marshall Auditorium, Tucson Medical Center , Grant Rd. at Craycroft

Donald Kimon Lightner will introduce the Japanese Way of Tea as spiritual practice. This event will allow participants to become acquainted with Chado’s history, culture, related arts, meditative qualities, quiet aesthetic, graceful dignity and its ability to quench both a physical and spiritual thirst.

"Chado" (literally "the Way of Tea") is a synthesis of numerous arts and philosophies that combine into a systemized method of preparing, serving and drinking tea. Beyond being simply a ritual Chado is a spiritual discipline, a way of life; the fine art of living. The study of Chado cultivates both physical discipline and concentration and can last a lifetime.

 Having been nurtured on Japanese soil, it represents the quintessence of Japanese aesthetics and culture. But, over and beyond this, people far and wide from all cultures have discovered that life is beautified by this Way --- by the spirit that guides its practice, as well as by the objects and environment which express that spirit and are an integral part of its practice.

Donald Kimon Lightner is a licensed acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, Zen Buddhist monk, ceramic artist, Chinese calligrapher and teacher of Urasenke Chado.

For more information visit: www.tannokimon.com

This event will focus on raising awareness of and motivation for the IONS mission of advancing the science of consciousness and human experience to serve individual and collective transformation.

For more information, visit www.lonsTucson.org or call 520-798-6300