Wa-Shin-An Japanese
Teahouse and Meditation Garden
Wa-Shin-An
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Translated "Peace-Mind-House,"
Wa-Shin-An is an authentic meditation garden and teahouse affording
students and visitors the opportunity to experience the silence
and subtlety of non-Western spiritual traditions. Built in 1984,
it is located on the top floor of Eliot House. The garden was designed
by landscape artist Osamu Shimiqu, and the teahouse was built by
architect Teruo Hara, who said, "My main purpose is to create a
very quiet space which somehow shows people that there are different
solutions."
Tours are provided by
student guides (kagi) daily, and tea ceremonies are generally
held every week. Reservations are required for the tea ceremonies
and are accepted at the front desk in the Eliot House lobby one
week prior to the ceremony. Groups and classes may arrange for special
tours by calling X2054. Meditation instruction is offered. And private
tea lessons may be arranged on an individual basis with the Wa-Shin-An
tea mistress and consultant.
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