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| The Northern California Region was founded in 1970. We celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2010 with a gathering attended by the heir to the Omotesenke tradition.
We are incorporated as a not for profit public benefit educational corporation and as such donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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| Events and Activities |
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April 9, 2011 |
As part of the 44th annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Omotesenke Domonkai will be demonstrating the “Way of Tea” to the general public at 1830 Sutter St. next to Japan Town San Francisco at 1pm, 2pm 3pm & 4pm. |
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May 22, 2011 |
On this date we will be holding a tea gathering at Nichi Bei Kai, 1759 Sutter St. to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Japan. |
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September 10, 2011 |
Omotesenke Domonkai will be demonstrating a tea gathering in the San Francisco Asian Art Museum’s tea house. Tea and sweets will be served to attendees with tickets. Anyone wishing to attend this event should consult the museum’s website. |
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October 16, 2011 |
Omotesenke Domonkai will be participating in the 11th Annual Hakone Chakai [tea gathering]. For information about this event interested parties should consult the Hakone Gardens website. The gardens are located in Saratoga California near San Jose. |
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December 11, 2011 |
Holiday Chakai [tea gathering] at Nichi Bei Kai’s Kan So An 1259 Sutter St. San Francisco. |
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In addition to the activities listed above there are many public and private events hosted by the members of our organization. We exist in part to support them in their endeavors to extend the practice of the Omotesenke Way of Tea but only official activities can be listed here. |
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August 26th~28th, 2011 |
Will be the annual seminars for Kyojusha (Teachers), Shikakusha (Instructors) and general members, plus the annual general meeting and banquet. |
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September 25th, 2011 |
Will be the annual memorial tea for the 7th Grand Master of the Omotesenke Way of Tea, Tennen-ki. |
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January 8th, 2012 |
Will be the first event of the New Year or Hatsugama Chakai [first kettle] and luncheon. |
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March 28, 2012 |
Will be the date of Rikyu-ki, our memorial tea for Sen Rikyu, the founder of Omotesenke. |
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| About becoming a member of the Northern California Region |
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Please consult the contact information below.
If you wish to learn the Omotesenke way of tea we will be happy to help you find a teacher.
If you are already an Omotesenke student you can join the Northern California Branch of Omotesenke Domonkai through one of our teachers or by contacting our office.
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| Contacting the Northern California Region |
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| Please address your inquiries regarding introduction to a place to practice Tea, applications to events, and membership in the Northern California Region to the following: |
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Please understand that the office staff can only answer administrative questions.
Questions about tea procedures etc. should be directed to your teacher.
Questions about matters involving the head office, grand master, or anything else about Omotesenke should be directed to the head office in Kyoto.
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| last updated: April, 2011 |
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2009 Northern California Region. All Rights Reserved. |
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