~The World of Tea Ceremony~
Cha-no-yu ( 茶の湯 ) =hot water for tea Sado/ Chado ( 茶道 ) =the way of Tea Meaning
Timeline 2000 years ago: Chinese found out tea trees 6th century: tea was introduced to Japan 9th century: drinking tea was popular among high society
Myoan Eisai ( )
12th century: Myoan Eisai introduced the etiquette of tea presentation Tea for medical purposes & meditation Tea ceremony = Zen History of Japanese tea ceremony
Murata Juko ( )
In 15th century: Buddhist priest named Murata Juko pioneered the style of tea called wabi-cha -- a more simple and austere form of tea ceremony. wabi =desolation, quietude or simplicity History of Japanese tea ceremony
Sen-no Rikyu ( )
In the sixteenth century, Sen-no- Rikyu brought tea ceremony to perfection by incorporating the simple aesthetic values History of Japanese tea ceremony
wabi =desolation, quietude or simplicity sabi= elegant simplicity ichigo ichie= the concept that every single encounter never repeats in a life time Wabi,Sabi & Ichigo Ichie
7 Rules behind the Way of Tea/ Life 1.Make a delicious bowl of tea 4 principles Harmony ( 和 wa) Respect ( 敬 kei) Purity ( 清 sei) Tranquility ( 寂 jaku)
1.Make a delicious bowl of tea 2.Arrange the charcoal to heat the water 3.Arrange the flowers the way they are in the fields 4.Anticipate everything 5.In the summer, suggest coolness, in winter, warmth 6.Be ready for rain 7.Respect guests 7 Rules behind the Way of Tea/ Life
4 principles Tea ceremony All Over The World!
4 principles Tea ceremony All Over The World!
lower cholesterol lower the risk of lung cancer prevent prostate cancer fight skin cancer prevent rheumatoid arthritis protect against Parkinson's disease help against HIV against bad breath weight lost sleep & refreshing slows aging Tea’s Health & Beauty Benefits
~The World of Tea Ceremony~