● SOHENRYU ●

　Sohenryu is a systematized school originated by So. We take joy at pleasing people from all over the world by providing superb hospitality. By placing forward excellent tea culture, we conduct sophisticated tea ceremony in a way to naturally accomplish the spirit of "wabi", which was conveyed by Rikyu's grandson Sotan and was directly passed down from Rikyu. In Sohenryu we understand that "wabi" is "being honest, prudent and not being arrogant", according with the idea of Rikyu's master, Zyo-ou. We guide pupils to express "sama" in our ordinary behaviour and encourage them to devote themselves to associate with others using the spirit of "makoto" or "sincerity". In short, we seek for the true meaning of the tea ceremony in modern times. The purpose of Sohenryu is to be a leader of the spiritual culture in the 21st Century, based on the authenticity originated and established by So. Through the severe practice of the mind originated from Zen, pupils are required to form a noble personality and dignity. Furthermore, all the pupils need to be capable of conducting tea ceremony.