Inside the Japanese Tea Ceremony: Harmony, Respect, and Tradition

Jul 19, 2024 Tarang Mathur

Japanese Tea Ceremony: Known as chanoyu, chadō, or sadō

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Core Principles: Harmony (wa), respect (kei), purity (sei),elegance (jaku)

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Utensils: The tea master cleans and preheats the chawan (tea bowl)

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Tea Preparation: Brewed over a charcoal fire

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Kimono: Participants wear kimonos, symbolizing Japanese tradition

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Bowing: Mutual bows show respect between host and guest

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Wagashi: Guests are served Japanese sweets

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Compliments: Guests raise and rotate the bowl, then compliment the master

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Purpose: Enhances host-guest bond and promotes inner peace; viewed as a traditional art form

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