{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2.3 | MAKOTO FUJIMURA, KEIKO & OSAMU YANAKA { the liturgy of tea }","description":"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 Riky\u016b 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   _________________________ 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  ","author_name":"ILLUMINATE","author_url":"http:\/\/illuminate.us","html":"