Bücher von Kakuzo Okakura

Depuis plus de cent années, "Le Livre du thé" offre une approche subtile et sensible d'une pensée japonaise entrée dans la modernité au début de l'ère Meiji (1868), comme du Japon contemporain de l'après-défaite de 1945.Composé à dessein en anglais par Okakura Kakuzo, il est devenu un classique de la littérature japonaise, ouvrant entre l'Orient et l'Occident une porte de compréhension jamais refermée.Le thé est ici une représentation symbolique de la vie et de la culture du Japon, exprimant jusqu'à son art de penser et d'être au monde, aujourd'hui dans le respect, la sérénité et la simplicité.La métaphore du thé est imprégnée du souffle du zen, et elle s'érige en accomplissement des plus petites choses de la vie ; la voie de sa perfection est une homologie des arts traditionnels du Japon, comme des arts martiaux.Ainsi toute recherche de perfection ne peut-elle aboutir qu'à la lumière intérieure ! La voie du thé, des fleurs et du Budo ouvre ici au lecteur une cérémonie du vivre dans la beauté et l'essentiel.

The Book of Tea' is a philosophical treatise written by Kakuzo Okakura, a Japanese scholar, art critic, and curator, first published in 1906. This influential work explores the aesthetics, cultural significance, and philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony. The author discusses the principles of simplicity, harmony, and reverence that are central to the tea ceremony, highlighting its ability to foster a deeper connection with nature, oneself, and others. Okakura explores the contrast between Eastern and Western cultures, examining how the appreciation of tea reflects differing approaches to beauty, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values and aesthetics in the face of modernization. It provides readers with a profound understanding of the philosophy and artistry underlying the tea ceremony, making it a cherished text for those interested in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and the pursuit of a mindful existence.

Written in English by a Japanese scholar in 1906, this book has become a classic. With clarity and elegance, the author, Kakuzo Okakura, defines the allure, the humanity, the evolution, the spirituality, the symbolism, and the related arts of tea.

Kakuzo Okakuras legendäres Buch vom Tee erschien erstmals 1906 und ist ein Klassiker, wenn von der japanischen Teekultur die Rede ist. Die Teezeremonie - das ist nicht nur die Zubereitung, das Teegerät, der Raum, sondern es geht dabei immer auch um die Verfeinerung der Sinne, die Vollendung der Form, den Rhythmus der Bewegungen, die die Zeremonie zum Kunstwerk werden lassen. »Teeismus« nennt Okakura die Philosophie des Tees und beschreibt anschaulich, wie in Japan schon im 8. Jahrhundert der Tee zum Kult wurde und wie er von dort aus seinen Siegeszug um die Welt antrat. Okakuras berühmteste Schrift wird jetzt mit den hinreißenden Illustrationen von Alexandra Klobouk und Eva Gonçalves in der Insel-Bücherei neu aufgelegt.

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