Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese Tea Ceremony is a detailed examination of the five centuries old tea ceremony or Cha no Yu (in Japanese, literally hot water for tea) a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. Framed by intricately choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure, becomes an object