ea Meditation: A Mindfulness Practice with Authentic Japanese Teas

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and take a moment to focus on your breath and a cup of tea.

A Quiet Moment of Zen Breathing and Japanese Tea

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and take a moment to focus on your breath and a cup of tea.

We will begin with gentle Zen breathing in a seated, zazen-inspired posture. After settling the body and mind, we will slowly taste high-quality Japanese teas together.

Zen practice includes ichigyō-zanmai—devoting oneself fully to a single activity. In this session, we will explore a simple form of this practice through single-minded focus, paying close attention to the aroma, flavour, warmth, and sensations of tea.

No previous experience with meditation, zazen, or Japanese tea is needed. Everyone is welcome.

Programme

• Welcome

  A warm introduction to the session and its intention.

  
  

• Zen breathing practice (ca.25 minutes)

  Guided Zen breathing in a seated, zazen-inspired posture, followed by time to practise together.

  
  

• Tea meditation: single-minded focus (ca.40 minutes)

  We will then move into the practice of ichigyō-zanmai through Japanese tea, bringing our full attention to each cup and the experience of tasting it.

  
  

• Tea, Japanese sweets, and Q&A (20-30min)

  We will close by enjoying tea and a small Japanese sweet together, with time for questions and conversation.

  
  

  Presenter:

  Masami Kanaguri

  Owner, Nagomi no Zen

   

  Masami Kanaguri was born and raised in Fukuoka, southern Japan, home to the renowned tea-growing region of Yame. Growing up in an environment shaped by a rich tea culture, Japanese tea was a natural part of his daily life—from sharing freshly brewed green tea at home to enjoying its comforting aroma and flavour during quiet moments with family.

   

  Now based in Denmark, Masami is the owner of Nagomi no Zen, where he shares the culture, mindfulness, and simple enjoyment of Japanese tea with others.

   

  Masami is also a Zen-inspired breathing practitioner with more than ten years of experience. In his workshops, he brings these two elements together: a moment to settle through the breath, followed by an attentive exploration of the aromas, flavours, and quiet richness of Japanese tea.