Mind to respect Over five centuries of history, “the way of tea” incorporated the philosophy of Zen Buddhism and came to be imbued with a refined spirituality. "harmony" signifies opening our hearts to one another and being amicable "reverence" with mutual respect "purity" cleanliness and purity, not only where the eyes can see but also in spirit "tranquility" remaining calm in any situation. both host and guest should take part in the ceremony with their whole hearts, keeping in mind that life is ever changing and uncertain and that a particular day's ceremony is a unique event, never to happen again The way of tea: the idea of valuing purity of soul rather than being occupied in material pleasures. having a virtuous state mind detached from earthly society in which one seeks a simpler, purer, and more sublime way of living. ---- last is the hardest
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Over five centuries of history, “the way of tea” incorporated the philosophy of Zen Buddhism and came to be imbued with a refined spirituality.
"harmony" signifies opening our hearts to one another and being amicable
"reverence" with mutual respect
"purity" cleanliness and purity, not only where the eyes can see but also in spirit
"tranquility" remaining calm in any situation.
both host and guest should take part in the ceremony with their whole hearts, keeping in mind that life is ever changing and uncertain and that a particular day's ceremony is a unique event, never to happen again
The way of tea: the idea of valuing purity of soul rather than being occupied in material pleasures.
having a virtuous state mind detached from earthly society in which one seeks a simpler, purer, and more sublime way of living.
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last is the hardest