This lecture organizes the historical flow of Joseon ceramics and tea bowls while examining period-specific aesthetics and uses. It also explores the influence Joseon potters had upon Japanese ceramic history after the Imjin War.

Nanbōroku is considered one of the foundational texts of Japanese tea ceremony, recording the words and actions of Sen no Rikyū through his disciple Nanbō Sōkei.

Focusing on the essence of the heart rather than formalities, the lecture reflects upon relationships with nature, neighbors, and oneself while exploring the quiet aesthetics of wabi-sabi and the spirit of “tea and Zen as one.”