Thank you for choosing our tour at Asakusa and UenoPark on October 8. We welcomed 27 guests from Switzerland, UK, India, Philippine, Spain, Argentina, Brazil and Australia. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had.
Group photos
Remembering fun time we shared
和敬清寂(Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku)
Do you like Maccha tea ? Have you experienced a tea ceremony ?
和敬清寂(Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku) is a Japanese four-character idiom that encapsulates the core principles of the Japanese tea ceremony known as Cha no Yu. Sen no Rkyu was a tea master who was active in 1522~1591. He reportedly came up with this phrase.
Here is a breakdown of each character:
• 和 (Wa): Harmony→It emphasizes creating a peaceful and unified atmosphere where everyone and everything coexists without conflict.
• 敬 (Kei): Respect→ This is the feeling of deep reverence and respect each other.
• 清 (Sei): Purity→ This means both physical and spiritual purity. The space and all the utensils are meticulously cleaned, symbolizing a cleansing of the heart and mind.
• 寂 (Jaku): Tranquility →This is the inner calm and quiet that is achieved through the other three principles.
In short, Wa-kei-sei-jaku is a philosophy for a complete and fulfilling life, not just for the tea ceremony. It teaches us to find harmony in our relationships, show respect to others, maintain a pure heart, and cultivate inner peace.
When you experience the tea ceremony, please remember” Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku” as Japanese culture.
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Posted by Akiko