IMAGINE – Peace Through a Bowl of Tea

We are honored to host The Imagine Project at the Shoseian Teahouse on August 2nd, 2026. Join us for this special event by Kyoto-based ceramic artist Richard Milgrim and tea teacher Mari Milgrim. Richard Milgrim will give a short talk, followed by a traditional Japanese tea ceremony presented by Mari Milgrim. There will be two sessions - 11:00am and 2:00pm. Tickets are free but limited. Please purchase the zero cost tickets on this webpage to make your reservations.

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IMAGINE

IMAGINE: Peace Through a Bowl of Tea, a global peace initiative rooted in the spirit of chanoyu and dedicated to the lifelong teachings of Dr. Genshitsu Sen, (aka. Hounsai Daisōshō).

This project is a pilgrimage for peace—an offering of a bowl of tea as a vehicle to inspire, unify, and encourage people across cultures to reflect on and take action toward a more peaceful world.

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Honoring a Legacy

At the heart of this project is a newly created tea bowl (chawan), made by artist Richard Milgrim, that has been named “IMAGINE” by Dr. Sen Genshitsu, his lifelong mentor and the 15th Generation Grand Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea.

Accompanying the bowl will be a precious shikishi, a special placard hand-written by Dr. Sen with his enduring motto:

“Ichi wan kara Peacefulness wo” (Peacefulness through a bowl of tea).

These two treasures symbolize Dr. Sen’s presence and infusing each gathering with the depth of his vision and unwavering commitment to peace. Each bowl of tea offered during this journey becomes a living expression of his lifelong mission, connecting hearts across cultures, languages, and borders.

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A Global Pilgrimage

Over the span of 18 months, The Imagine Project will travel to select locations around the world, holding intimate tea gatherings in inspirational spaces—tearooms, museums, gardens, and cultural venues.

These gatherings will:

• Bring people of all generations and backgrounds together

• Offer tea as a moment of stillness, connection, and shared reflection

• Invite participants to imagine and cultivate a more peaceful future

Each event is an act of quiet but powerful presence—guided by the belief that even the smallest shared moment can plant a seed of harmony.

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Imagine Project at the Shoseian Teahouse on August 2nd, 2026

Please contact Richard Milgrim for more information regarding the event: info@teaceramics.com
For any questions regarding reservations on this webpage, please contact the Friends of Shoseian: info@glendaleteahouse.org