Sunday, November 10, 2013

Developing Stillness 10


The Mindfulness of drinking tea…..

Tea is the product of the whole universe the earth the sky and much hard work….

The “terroir” of tea refers to the environmental conditions the tea grows in, the sunlight, rain, wind, clouds earth type, and minerals, everything that nourishes the tea bush and gives tea its unique taste. In the act of adding hot water to tealeaves we create an intimate dialogue between man and nature. Drinking our tea mindfully we elevate tea from the mundane to the spiritual and create a state of “Wa” – harmony, “Kei” – respect, “Sei” – purity, and “Jaku” – tranquility.
Leon Edwards

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