THE ELABORATE CHANAYO.

Autor: Suresh, Annam
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Zdroj: Woman's Era; Aug2012, p110-114, 3p
Abstrakt: The article discusses Chanayo or the Japanese tea ceremony. Considered as an intimate formal gathering which tends to last almost four hours, includes a meal and two servings of tea called koicha and usucha. It explains the Zen Buddhist purpose of the ritual, noting how it helps participants achieve fulfillment and tranquility at the end. The spiritual background of this tea ceremony is also explored.
Databáze: Complementary Index