Eisai's "Kissa Yojoki" by Shohkin Furuta ★Content Description Eisai, who was active as a progressive intellectual with extensive knowledge and drive during the Kamakura period, traveled to Song China twice to absorb Chinese culture. He then planted tea seeds obtained in China within the grounds of Kennin-ji Temple to establish the practice of drinking tea, which was common in Chinese Zen monasteries, in Japan, thus becoming the progenitor of Japanese tea. This book is a classic tea treatise that advocates tea drinking as a "method of nurturing life." Table of Contents Readings (Preface; Volume 1; Volume 2) Annotations Modern Japanese Translation Original Text Eisai and "Kissa Yojoki" (Zen and Tea - Tracing the Custom of Tea Drinking; Eisai's Life; His Personality; On "Kissa Yojoki") ● The item has overall signs of age, such as tanning, stains, and scratches. ● Although checked, there may be overlooked underlining or writing. We apologize in advance for any such instances. ● Please purchase with the understanding that this is a used item sold as-is. ● Please confirm with the photos and understand that returns and refunds are not accepted (NC, NR). ● We apologize, but we cannot engage in price negotiations, which require significant time and effort, as we aim to provide courteous service. We appreciate your understanding. ● In principle, immediate purchases without comments are welcome.