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DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourned the passing of Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the former grand master of Japan’s Urasenke school of tea and a prominent advocate for peace through education and cross-cultural dialogue.

In a message posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed extended his “deepest condolences” to Dr. Sen’s family and the people of Japan, praising his lifelong commitment to fostering understanding between cultures.

I extend my deepest condolences over the passing of Dr Sen Genshitsu, who served as a steadfast advocate of peace through education and cross-cultural dialogue. By sharing his message with others in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, Dr Sen remained an important voice in the… pic.twitter.com/ZqXI6U5Sf5

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 14, 2025

“By sharing his message with others in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, Dr. Sen remained an important voice in the pursuit of harmony among humankind. May he rest in peace,” the President wrote.

Dr. Sen, celebrated worldwide for promoting the Japanese tea ceremony as a means to bridge cultural divides, devoted decades to international outreach, often linking the art form with themes of peace, respect and unity.