Fain would we remain barbarians, if our claim to civilization were to be based on the gruesome glory of war.
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Tea...is a religion of the art of life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tea represents a way of living that values simplicity and mindfulness.
The quote by Okakura Kakuzo suggests that tea is not merely a beverage but embodies a deeper philosophy of life. It signifies a cultural practice that encourages mindfulness, simplicity, and a deeper appreciation for the everyday moments, reflecting the art and ritual involved in the act of tea drinking.
Themes
TeaArt Of LifeMindfulnessSimplicityCulture
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness seminar, this quote emphasizes the importance of being present.
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Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle. Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things.
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Tea is a work of art and needs a master hand to bring out its noblest qualities. We have good and bad teas, as we have good and bad paintings - generally the latter.
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For life is an expression, our unconscious actions the constant betrayal of our innermost thought. Perhaps we reveal ourselves too much in small things because we have so little of the great to conceal. The tiny incidents of daily rouitine are as much a commentary of racial ideas as the highest flight of philosophy or poetry.
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The ancient sages never put their teachings in a systematic form. They spoke in paradoxes, for they were afraid of uttering half-truths. They began by talking like fools and ended by making their hearers wise.
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