In mid-March, five of us held a self-practice session.
Each of us practiced while reviewing the procedures for the temae we wanted to study—Kinin Usucha Temae, Karamono, and Koicha Temae.
This will likely be the final self-practice session of this season.
下は別のお宅にて、2月の週末に六人で薄茶と濃茶のお稽古の様子です。それぞれ、久しぶりのお点前に「どうだったかな、、、」「あら、思ったより覚えてた」と和気あいあいなお稽古となりました。時に頭では忘れていると思っていても、手が一人でに動いて自分でもびっくりすることがあるようです。繰り返しのお稽古の大切さを実感させられました。
Below is a scene from a weekend practice session in February at another member’s home, where six of us practiced usucha and koicha. Each of us approached the temae after some time away, saying things like, “How was this done again…?” or “Oh, I remembered more than I thought,” creating a warm atmosphere.
At times we think we have forgotten the procedure, yet our hands begin to move on their own, surprising even ourselves. It reminded us of the importance of repeated practice.
