Classes

At Yusuian, there are weekly classes in Chado where students can learn the fundamental principles of traditional Japanese tea ceremony and practice Temae.

Fundamental Principles

Since its inception over 400 years ago, the Urasenke School of Tea has stood firmly on the fundamental principles of (和敬清寂), or:

和 Wa (Harmony)

敬 Kei (Respect)

清 Sei (Purity)

寂 Jaku (Tranquility)

These principals were taught by the founder of Chado, Sen no Rikyu.

Attire

Wearing a kimono is preferable, or other comfortable attire, with white socks. No jeans or short skirts are allowed. Please remove jewelry and watches. Abstain from wearing strong perfume. Please tie up/back long hair.

Tea room etiquette

Please walk quietly, and do not touch or lean on the wall or the shoji (paper) screens.

Class Schedule

(subject to changes)

Tuesday classes at 4pm and 6pm
Thursday class at 10am
Saturday classes at 10am and 1pm

Registration Fee and Class Fee

Urasenke Kyoto Registration fee of $70 and an annual Urasenke Los Angeles Association membership fee of $25 for enrolled students and $35 for adult.

$55 per month (up to 3 classes per month)
$20 per class

Material

A “sensu” (fan), “fukusa” (silk cloth) and “kaishi” (paper) are the basic requirements.
If you do not have any, you may purchase them at registration.