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At that time you had to be referred by your sensei, and then go through an application process that took about a year.  The application process includes a personal essay, 3 community recommendations, visa application and other requirements.   You had to provide your own airfare and transportation from the Osaka or Nagoya, as Kyoto has no international airport. When I was there the program was in the process of changing from a 3 year program to a 1 year program.  The three year program provided room and board and you had to pay for other living expenses.  The one year program provided room and board, plus a modest stipend.  I understand the program continues to change.  Ask your sensei to write to Urasenke in Kyoto to find out the current requirements.sweetpersimmonP.S. Chabako, Urasenke doesn't usually use patterned fukusa either. You can carry them or give them as gifts, however.  If you are in California, the Hakone Daichakai will be October 19th. So far they will have Yabunouchi, Matsuoryu, Mushanokojisenke , Urasenke and Omotesenke schools hosting chakai at different seki. It would be educational to see the different styles of tea. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:20:14 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=39#39 39@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Differences between Omotesenke and Urasenke. Message: Thank you for your reply. It says on your profile that you studied Urasenke in Kyoto. Did you have to pay for your trip and stay or are there "scholarships" that help defray the costs?Thanks! Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:28:26 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=38#38 38@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Differences between Omotesenke and Urasenke. Message: You probably cannot find much written about the differences between the two schools because once you start on the path it is difficult to change and then compare the two.  I have studied Urasenke for more than 25 years but have been to Omotesenke chakai so I cannot tell you much about the differences between the two.  Mostly, I think they are stylistic differences like you just mentioned.  The philosophy, history and aesthetics are very similar, as of course they both have descended from the Sen Family line.I think the important thing is not to choose the school based on the differences, but to find a teacher who you respect and feel comfortable studying with for a long long time.  If you have a teacher you like, it will not matter how many certificates you have, nor the number of temae positions you learn. If you wish to reach teacher status in a 7-10 years you will work very hard indeed, no matter which school you choose.As for the rumor of Urasenke showing off expensive utensils, I think that is not true. The Urasenke tradition is wabi cha.  We are taught that the sincerity of your heart is more important than utensils.Please ask more questions if you think of any and I will try to answer.sweetpersimmon Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:51:46 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=37#37 37@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Differences between Omotesenke and Urasenke. Message: Hello everyone,I haven't decided whether to study Urasenke or Omotesenke, so I've struggled to look up some differences (and when I mean struggle, I mean that there is almost no information on how these two schools are different.)Anyways, here are some of the differences, but if you know of any more, PLEASE ADD TO THE LIST!!-It seems that Urasenke has almost twice as many certificates than Omotesenke, however, they take about the same time to reach the lowest level of "teacher" status (10 years).-The Urasenke tradition stirs its tea so that a lot of "froth" covers the surface of the tea, while the Omotesenke tradition leaves a small "jade lake" in the center.-The Urasenke tradition uses an untreated whisk, while the Omotesenke tradition uses a darkened whisk.-There are more temae positions in Urasenke than in Omotesenke.-Omotesenke almost never uses fukusa that are patterned or have different designs, whereas the Urasenke tradition allows for the use of patterned fukusa.-The Omotesenke tradition tends to be more conservative, whereas the Urasenke tradition tends to be more open to new things (Urasenke was the inventor of Ryurei, which was then copied and assimilated by the other two main tea schools.) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:52:00 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=36#36 36@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Dr. Genshitsu Sen visits Seattle May 11, 2008 Message: looks real interesting. i didnt know he was the japan-u.n. goodwill ambassador!thanks for posting this - i will post information on the event on the tea circle website itself soon Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:27:54 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=35#35 35@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: sweetpersimmon wrote:Though it has been difficult to get kimono and the necessary accessories to wear kimono properly for tea in the U.S., we are very thankful that  Tea-Circle has made it possible to easily obtain things like tabi that you cannot just pick up at the local department store. I also would like to say a big thank you for having men's kimono available from Tea-Circle because I have some men students who are getting ready to purchase kimono and I would not have the least idea about how to help them.When I lived in Kyoto, I lived near the Nishijin district and everyday as I walked to and from class, I could hear the jacquard looms going in the houses as they were weaving the kimono and obi fabric that the Nishijin is famous for.  However last November, I spent a day walking in my old neighborhood and I did not hear a single loom going. The old kimono shops are closing as the people who own them retire.  Young people are no longer interested in learning about a dying industry. In the future it will become even more difficult, but thanks to Tea-Circle, we have a connection to the beautiful art of the kimono. we are doing our best to make japanese clothing, and kimonos in particular, available to the general public outside japan.on our kimono boutique page, we offer a variety of used kimonos and obis that are in very good condition and appropriate for tea ceremony (for women only). please inquire if you are interested or would like more information.also, for people living in or around the san francisco bay area: what if you have/need a kimono and don't know how to wear it? let us know and we can arrange a private (or group) lesson! Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:22:11 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=34#34 34@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Need Tech Support? Message: huh, sorry guys, i guess i closed this topic so nobody could submit their questions!all fixed now so if there's problems with the website, please post! Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:03:26 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=33#33 33@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: duffey,Email on its way.sweetpersimmon Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:15:30 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=32#32 32@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: Sweetpersimmon-san Can you send me any information about Daisosho's visit to Seattle? Several member's of our shachu are interested in attending. If possible, please send any information you might have to my Email.Thanks so much,I remain, duffey Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:56:07 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=31#31 31@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: duffey,I wear kimono in the tea room almost all of the time, and as you say, I do think it changes your body movements to deal with sleeves, walking, sitting, standing and posture.  As an actor friend told me if your body moves differently, your attitude changes, too.As part of my introduction to tea, I dress my new students in kimono so that they know what it feels like.  All of my students seem want to wear kimono (and hakama for men) when we have okeiko.  When we have a chakai, it isn't a big deal for everyone to dress in kimono and they know how to move around -- especially the men in hakama.sweetpersimmon Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:57:54 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=30#30 30@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: Sweetpersimmo-sanyes, I generally wear kimono and hakama to okeiko.  Don't you think it enhances to whole experience. Also, I think it helps me  with standing, sitting and placement in the Chashitsu.Duffey Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:45:06 -0700 http://www.tea-circle.com/forum/view_topic.php?pid=29#29 29@http://www.tea-circle.com/forum Topic: Kimono for Tea Message: duffey,Do you wear kimono to okeiko?  How often do you wear hakama?sweetpersimmon Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:49:09 -0700