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Paper #058401 :: The Japanese Way of Tea
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An analysis of the Japanese 'way of tea' and the psycho-spiritual principles involved.

Written in 2004; 2,826 words; 6 sources; MLA; $ 84.95

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This paper discusses the Japanese 'way of tea'. The paper provides a cursory overview of possible motivations for entering the way of tea, analyzes its major psycho-spiritual principles, and discusses several of its aesthetic values. The paper examines the training process and the experience itself.

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"What is it that brings one to study on ones knees for hours at a time for a lifetime, learning more than 200 different detailed procedures for preparing and serving a bowl of tea? Insight into why one might be motivated to choose this discipline over others comes from five related statements of its purpose given by the present Grand Master of the Urasenke lineage of tea. First is to "realize tranquility in relation with others within the environment" (Sen Soshitsu, 1979). In regard to tranquility, it is like a moving meditation, and thus more appealing to some than sitting still meditation. Secondly, it is usually practiced in relatedness with others rather than in solitude, and, thirdly, in an environmental context of both nature (divine creation) and art (human creation), rather than withdrawing the senses as in some forms of meditation. Fourth, this Grand Master, who has spread chado internationally, also speaks of its purpose in terms of bringing peace to the world through a bowl of tea prepared and received with all the heart, which certainly is another appeal to many."

Tags: chado meditation kei

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