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This padlet involves information on the topic of life in the shogunate times as well as information on the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

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The cultural practises were very much so influenced by religious beliefs, and sometimes as well as the shogunate. Japans oldest religion is, Shinto. The religion of Shinto, believes that god is in everything. E.g. trees, mountains. The tea ceremony involves god and spirits, as the Japanese people believe this

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What was life like in shogunate Japan?

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What was life like in shogunate Japan?

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For the people of shogunate Japan, a person’s place in society was strictly controlled and depended on status. Classes weren’t arranged by wealth but rather moral philosophies in Buddhism. Being at the top of the hierarchy meant you were an important aspect of the community. At the top of the hierarchy laid the emperor, although he had no political powers. An emperor was more like a god to people. During shogunate, Japan was controlled by the military leader, the shogun, who was in charge of the whole of Japan. Japan had 4 other social classes involving Daimyo, who were powerful war lords. Samurai, respectful warriors who lived on a strict code of honour called Bushido “the way of the warriors” peasants and farmers, provided food for the rest of society. Artisans, were crafts people who sold handmade items. The higher in the hierarchy you are, the more respect and power you have as an individual. (clyne, et al., p. 197-199). The importance of a person in Japan meant a lot to the people. They understood that society was created according to the hierarchy.

The most important classes in medieval japan, were the emperor, shogun as well as the daimyo and samurai, because the gave back to society making them highly respected in the community. As for farmers they were also very important because they give and feed the whole of japan, meanwhile artisans only care for themselves by selling things and not contributing much to society. This belief comes from Confucianism, where everyone is judged according to what they give back to society.

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Which cultural practices emerged at the time of
the shogunate?

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Which cultural practices emerged at the time of
the shogunate?

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The Practise of the tea ceremony is a long and challenging process. the hostess of a tea ceremony, may spend even decades, trying to master not only measured procedures for serving tea in front of guests, but also learning to appreciate, poetry, calligraphy, arts and crafts; also learning to arrange flowers, care for the garden, and cook; also trying to instilling himself in grace, selflessness, attentiveness to the needs of others

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What was the nature of the cultural practise?

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What was the nature of the cultural practise?

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The tea ceremony (chaoyu) is the ritual of preparation and serving of powdered green tea in the existence of visitors. A full-length traditional tea ceremony involves a meal (chakaiseki) and 2 helpings of tea (Koicha and usucha). The ceremony itself last approximately 4 hours. The host proposes his being in the making of the moment, made to bring aesthetic, intellectual, and physical enjoyment and peace of mind to the guests.

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What’s the origin of the tea ceremony?

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What’s the origin of the tea ceremony?

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Tea wasn’t being grown in japan until during the Tang Dynasty (China 618-907) while two cultural relations exchanged between countries. In the eighth century, first mention of the formal ceremony was introduced. During the time, a Chinese Buddhist wrote a book, explaining the correct procedure of producing tea. The book was called “Cha Ching”. The book taught readers correct use of tea vessels as well as how hot the water needs to be.

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The nature of the tea ceremony is highly precise. Down to every last movement. How hands are placed, how the ladle is held to pour the tea. The steamed water and powdered tea are both placed into a small hand held bowl, detailed with intricate designs. During this procedure, multiple small movements are placed in time. The emphasis is to be from the point of view of the person who is receiving the tea

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Change During Shogunate: Tea Ceremony/Tea
Ceremony Today

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Change During Shogunate: Tea Ceremony/Tea
Ceremony Today

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A tea ceremony is to be the essence of Japanese aesthetics. A few steps including, flower arranging, incense, calligraphy. Changing from when the tea ceremony used to only be involving only a few activities. The lifestyle and process of the ceremony has changed only a slight bit in nearly half a millennium.

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Tea ceremony influence on religious beleifs:

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Tea ceremony influence on religious beleifs:

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The religion of Shinto, influenced life into the movement and placing of the tea ceremony. Shinto is about god and spirits being in everything. The practise of the tea ceremony takes long hard patience, this is where religion comes in, patience is a form of peace and calmness, the fact that “Shinto believers” understand that god is in everything can help calm them as they fear if they lose self-control, god could not accept that.

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