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Professor Allan Sōsei Palmer on Tea Life Audio – Episode 162

This episode was originally released by Tea Life Audio on January 28, 2024

Listen to Allan Sensei in conversation with the hosts of Tea Life Audio, Anthony and TJ. In this episode, Allan Sensei shares one of the creation stories of Japan, as it relates to Setsubun. He discusses the importance of bean throwing, and shares some of the symbolism connected to Setsubun and the day which follows, called Risshun. Important aspects of kagami mochi in relation to the Lunar New Year are also part of the conversation.

Professor Allan Sōsei Palmer on Tea Life Audio – Episode 151

This episode was originally released by Tea Life Audio on July 2, 2023

Listen to Allan Sensei in conversation with the hosts of Tea Life Audio, Anthony and TJ. In this episode, Allan Sensei discusses the importance of bamboo in Tea, shares some of the symbolism connected to Tanabata, and delves into the relationship of the Tanabata festival to the Obon festival.

Professor Allan Sōsei Palmer on Tea Life Audio – Episode 135

This episode was originally released by Tea Life Audio on January 24, 2022

Listen to Allan Sensei in conversation with one of the hosts of Tea Life Audio, Anthony. In this episode, Allan Sensei shares his wealth of knowledge on measurements, ratios, and the magic of numbers in the tearoom as well as his insights on infinite vastness and the practice of Tea.

Professor Allan Sōsei Palmer on Tea Life Audio – Episode 35

This episode was originally released by Tea Life Audio on May 20, 2016

Listen to Allan Sensei in conversation with the hosts of Tea Life Audio, Marius and Anthony. In this episode, Allan Sensei shares a few stories from the early days of Midorikai, talks about koicha, and delves into the concepts of In and Yō, as well as Buddhism, Shinto, and more, in relation to Tea.