Hurtebise seminars

Saint-Hubert, Belgian Luxembourg, Belgium

Five days Every June and October

Details and registration on Seminars page

The Hurtebise seminars are one of Tankokai Belgium’s long-standing core activities: an intensive Chado practice seminar held in the Ardennes near Saint-Hubert since 1993. Hosted by the Hurtebise monastery, the seminar gives practitioners a rare period of intensive and sustained study.

Following the tradition of Nojiri sensei's teaching, emphasis is placed of the integration of zen mediation and breating into tea practice. The schedule mimics that of a zen temple, with shared chores and meditation at the start and end of each day.

Registration required through the Urasenke Belgium Tankokai.

Demonstrations in Japanese Garden Hasselt

Hasselt Japanese Garden, Limburg, Belgium

Every month March to October
11:00, 13:00, 14:30

Details and registration at the event page.

The Japanese garden of Hasselt is the largest authentic Japanese garden in Europe. Here, public Chado demonstrations are organised monthly during the garden season - from March 1sth to October 31st.

In 1-hour sessions, the participants are introduced the principles behind the practice, and are invited to parttake in a delicious bowl of matcha. The demonstrations are open to everybody, no prior experience is required.

Registration required through the Japanese Garden Hasselt.

Demonstrations in Royal Museum of Mariemont

Royal Museum of Mariemont, Morlanwelz, Belgium

Selected Sundays
11:00 and 14:00

Details and registration at the website of Royal Museum of Mariemont.

The Royal Museum of Mariemont houses an authentic tea pavillion, gifted to Belgium by Urasenke Japan. The pavillion is built with traditional Japanese materials and set within a Zen-inspired dry garden. The museum presents it alongside tea utensils, ceramics, and Japanese collections.

The Chado demonstrations in Mariemont allow you to observe an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional tea space.

Public sessions are scheduled on specific Sundays. The demonstrations typically last 1 hour 30 minutes. They include a tea ceremony demonstrations, tea and sweets for all participants and a Q&A. The demonstrations are open to everybody, no prior experience is required.

Registration required through the msueum of Mariemont.