Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sunday morning

"Tea ceremony" is not the best translation of chado, which literally means "tea way" ("cha" means "tea"; "do" means "way"). Chado, also called cha no yu ("tea hot water") isn't a ceremony involving tea. It is just tea; just this moment, fully experienced and appreciated. Through meticulous attention to every detail of preparing and drinking tea, the participants enter into a shared, intimate experience of tea.
I cannot even begin to tell you what a nice tea bowl I have to drink from right now! Drinking from one of Hollis' cups is a whole experience in itself. I just wish everyone could understand the experience of drinking from one of these instead of buying a $4 mug at Walmart. How can we get everyone to understand this! and then pick up one of Michael Kline's little plates to go with it, heaven!! Wesley is sitting here playing her violin, Gerry is raking leaves, and I'm heading to my wheel to save a platter! Happy Sunday everyone :)

5 comments:

Hollis Engley said...

You're putting those pieces to good use, Tracey. It's flattering to be combined with Michael's work at your breakfast.

Linda Starr said...

what a wonderful photo and sounds like a perfect Sunday am.

DirtKicker Pottery said...

There's nothing like eatting and drinking from beautiful pottery.

cookingwithgas said...

what wonderful potters those blogging fools are!
I hope they keep writing and keep making.
Great breakfast.

powen liu 劉博文 said...

What a nice setting. It makes me want to seat down and have a long conversation.