Ink & Sip: A Blend of Japanese Calligraphy and Tea Meditation

​Ink & Sip: A Blend of Japanese Calligraphy and Tea Meditation

​Ink & Sip is a collaboration that brings together the art of Japanese calligraphy and the practice of tea meditation.

​This offers participants an opportunity to turn their attention inward through the doorway of calligraphy.

​Japanese calligraphy invites us to notice the subtle details that often go unnoticed in our daily lives. This practice helps unlock the finer aspects of our senses and subconscious mind, providing a deeper understanding of both the art form and ourselves. By focusing on each brushstroke, we can cultivate a sense of mindfulness and inner stillness.

​Our offering is designed to teach the basics of Japanese calligraphy while introducing it as a meditative and spiritual practice. When paired with tea meditation, this session will help you reconnect with the deeper aspects of your being. It is an invitation to come together, turn inward, and explore the depths that are found in the practices of calligraphy and tea.

​What students will gain:

• ​A deeper understanding of the philosophy behind calligraphy

• ​Practical skills in writing Japanese calligraphy, including equipment use and brush techniques, and how to use it as a mindfulness tool

• ​Insights into meditation and the tea ceremony

• ​A deeper self-awareness through the practices of tea, meditation, and calligraphy

• ​A creative outlet for self-expression

• ​A stronger connection with oneself

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