Tea+Ceremony

The Tea Ceremony is a Japanese tradition which was encouraged by Zen Buddhism. It is were green tea is ceremonially prepared and served to others. This ceremony was first started in China and then brought to Japan by Buddhist monks in the 9th century. This is an example of cultural diffusion.



Created by Elizabeth Thompson 11/9/08 Edited by: Stephen Puckette 11/10/08 Edited by Frances Grimball 11/10/08

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