The Japanese tea-ceremony, or Way of Tea, is one of the most profound manifestations of mindfulness. The ceremony, with its roots in Zen Buddhism, dates as far back as the 15th century and takes place within a traditional tea-ceremony room. Here, in a fully updated edition of New Zen, are forty outstanding examples of contemporary Japanese tea rooms, many located within private homes. The book highlights all aspects of the subject - the design, architecture, garden design and the ceremony itself. An