Cultivating the mind through tea goes beyond simply savoring a cup, to looking at nature, our neighbors , and ourselves together . 『Nanpo-roku』 is a scripture of the tea ceremony in which the words and actions of Sen no Rikyu , known as the sage of Japanese tea ceremony , were recorded by his disciple Nanbo Sokei . It conveys the depth and quiet aesthetic sense hidden in simplicity . In this lecture, we will focus on the essence of the mind rather than the form of the tea ceremony, and examine the practice and aesthetics through tea , as well as a humane attitude toward life . It is a time to feel the order and balance of life, and the spirit of ' tea and Zen are one taste' (茶禪一味) through our attitude toward a cup of tea .

Earthenware, with its simple beauty , unlike the ornate celadon or white porcelain, was closely intertwined with our ancient daily lives . This time, we will explore the historical background, production techniques , uses, and formative characteristics of earthenware, and consider its significance as a vessel in our daily lives .