Cha Dao
The Way of Tea, Tea as a Way of Life
$46.26
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2010
Summary
In China, the art and practice of drinking tea is about much more than merely soaking leaves in a cup of hot water. The tradition is rooted in Daoism, and emerged from a philosophy that honoured living a life of grace and gratitude, balance and harmony, and fulfilment and enjoyment - what the ancient Chinese called Cha Dao, or the Way of Tea.
Cha Dao takes us on a fascinating journey through the Way of Tea, from its origins in the sacred mountains and temples of ancient China, through…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848190320 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848190328 |
| Author: | Solala Towler |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Singing Dragon |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2010 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 152mm x 228mm |
| Series: | Bradford Dementia Group |
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Critics Review
Cha Dao is not only a wonderful book on tea, its history, and the joy of appreciating its warmth, aroma, and its many flavours, but is also an excellent primer on Daoist thinking and living. I loved this book. It informed me about tea and the customs surrounding it, lifted my spirit, and sharpened my mind. For those who enjoy tea, it deserves a place on your bookshelf. – The Empty Vessel
There is a wealth of discovery in this small book; the understanding of ancient philosophy and the place for tea in this ideology. It is a book to dip into over time; a book to seek new learning and different ways of thinking or being. – Margaret Thornby’s tea & tea room talk
This book interweaves the simple pleasure of drining tea with the Way of Dao, the ancient Chinese philosophy… Sitting down and enjoying a cup pf tea is one of life’s simple pleasures, and this book has given me even more reasons to reach for the teapot. – Kindred Spirit
Approaches the heavenly drink not from the point of view of a nutritionist, purveyor or aficionado, but from a cultural and philosophical perspective. Towler is an instructor of Daoist meditation and qigong living ni Eugene, Oregon, and has for many hears been the editor of the Daoist journal The Empty Vessel. As a consequence of the author’s particular interests, this book is about “the art and practice of drinking tea.” In short, it has as much to do with the tea drinker as it does with the tea… Solala Towler has given us 169 pages of ruminations, citations, exotic stories, and thought provoking references. – Huffington Post
Solala Towler describes the various tea ceremonies, types of tea and medicinal benefits of tea. It’s a fun romp of a read, not too heavy, saturated with history and philosophy, and of course, Tea. – Dojo Rat Blog
Solala Towler
Solala Towler is an instructor of Daoist meditation and of several styles of Qigong, including Soaring Crane Qigong, Essence Qigong, and Wuji Qigong. He has studied the Daoist arts for over 20 years and has led many tours to China to visit the sacred mountains and temples of Daoism. He is the author of 12 books on Qigong and the Daoist arts, is a former president of the National Qigong Association, and is the editor of The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice.
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