2.3 | MAKOTO FUJIMURA, KEIKO & OSAMU YANAKA { the liturgy of tea }

The practice of tea ceremonies is an ancient liturgy that dates back many centuries. More than a simple drink, tea has been used to welcome dignitaries, stop wars, & cloak Christians celebrating Communion in secret. 

In June 2018, I joined illuminator Makoto Fujimura & a group of artists for a unique trip to Israel-Palestine. Our main objective was to perform Rikyū tea ceremonies in key "holy sites" throughout the Holy Land, bringing a spirit of peace & Shalom to this very conflicted land.

Joining Mako is Japanese Tea Master-Apprentice Keiko Yanaka & her husband, Osamu. 

Photos from our tea ceremonies in Israel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5--_9BX5d/?taken-by=sproctor

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Makoto Fujimura: Twitter & IG @iamfujimura, http://makotofujimura.com 

Keiko Yanaka: Twitter @joyinthehouse7

Osamu Yanaka: Twitter @WILLIAM_JOY

Nihonga Refractions on Instagram: @nihongarefractions 

Listen to more of Mako & Keiko discussing Tea & Communion here: https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/tea-and-communion-mako-fujimura-and-keiko-yanaka/

The Philos Project: https://philosproject.org 

Opening Theme Music: "Homeward" by Future of Forestry

Additional Music: "Desert Crossing" by The Radial Conservatory 

For more on art & liturgy, visit http://illuminate.us