Summary of Chado - The Way of Tea

Looking at the ritual and history of tea to design an environment that encompasses this ritual. The goal: bring others together in harmony to achieve tranquility.

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WA KEI SEI JYAKU

HARMONY RESPECT PURITY TRANQUILITY

HARMONY
Between ourselves and nature,
between us and other people.
Balanced relationships between
things which are complementary.

RESPECT
For the moment, the person, for ourselves,
for the objects we use, for nature.
Respect demonstrates our understanding
of the interconnectedness of all things.

PURITY
Of mind,
purpose,
action,
vision

TRANQUILITY
The state of being free from agitation of mind and spirit.
If we are in harmony with our surroundings,
and if we respect the moment and what it brings us,
then we can achieve purity of mind,
purpose and action,
and thus carry with us a state of tranquility.