The tea ceremony is a magic means:
Putting it into regular practice,
You observe the basic principles
Of Earth and Heaven, Wood, Fire
And Water. It is as if you are telling
Your esteemed guest that he or she
Is about to set off on a trip
To a place over the sky line
And which is really idyllic: lofty trees,
Colourful birds, bubbled springs,
Powerful waterfalls and streams,
And beautiful landscapes indeed.
By servicing with your tea, you thus
As though tell your guest: "Go there!
You have not gotten there yet,
But you are not far away, dear friend.
If you just keep on going,
You will definitely reach your point."
This is how the ritual works
If your tea is to your guest's taste, of course.
Ron
Love ya!
Jane