Sen Soshitsu XV

Sen Soshitsu XV, who lived from 1923 to 2025, was a prominent figure in the Japanese tea ceremony tradition, leading the Urasenke school of tea. As the fifteenth head of this ancient lineage, he played a crucial role in promoting the art of tea and its cultural significance both in Japan and internationally. His lineage traces back to the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyū, who established many of the principles that define the Japanese tea ceremony. Throughout his life, Sen Soshitsu XV emphasized the importance of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility in the practice of tea.