Description:

Serving on the playa for the second year, the Saraswati Tea House is
developing a model for community Tea Houses that offer guests a place
to rest, rehydrate and participate in the Chinese Gong Fu tea ritual. This
form of compassionate hospitality is particularly helpful for people under
stress on their journeys who need a calm place to center
themselves. This talk explores how Tea Houses can provide harm reduction
services and welcome refreshment in challenging environments.