Japanese tea ceremony is a joint tea party in particular, ritual form.She was born in this country in the Middle Ages.Initially, its role is in the process of meditation, Buddhist monks, and today is an integral element of the culture of local residents.
Imported from mainland tea began to be used in the country since VII-VIII centuries.BCWith the spread of Zen Buddhism began to use it everywhere.Subsequently, one monk had written a book on the benefits of tea, he was admitted to the court of the shogun Minamoto Sanetomo.This drink gradually took its place among the samurai, aristocrats, on the occasion of the event "Tea Tournaments" collected a large number of participants.
Japanese tea ceremony was held with a large number of varieties of wine beverage for its taste determined the locus of this unique bush.The tradition of the nobility, and gradually shifted to the common people, but it was not as pompous and solemn, and is an easy meeting for sharing tea and leisurely conversations.
At the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony includes the Chinese Sung tea tradition which was founded by monks in about 1236-1308 years.During this period taught the art of cooking fragrant beverage and the first master.The Japanese tea ceremony in this form as we know it was formed later in 1481, thanks to Murat Juku.She entered the tradition of rulers and moved slowly to their subjects.
basis it was the idea of "wabi" or desire for naturalness and simplicity.She became opposed to the more lush and luxurious "tea Tournament" held samurai.The tea ceremony in Japan combined the four basic principles: harmony - wa, purity - Say, piety - kei, peace, peace - Seki.
Later traditions associated with the tea party only to develop.In 1502-1555 gg.They were used for carrying out their special tea houses, or "tyasitsu."To conform to the principle of harmony (wa), they began to build in the style of the peasant houses with thatched roofs.The tea ceremony in Japan from this period was to occur with the use of ceramic tableware.
little later about this house began to create a garden with stone paths (Rodz), which was called "tyaniva."At the same time he formed and etiquette of the ceremony was defined sequence of actions of persons involved, as well as topics of conversations, leading the tea party.Everything had to create an atmosphere of tranquility, an opportunity to move away from the worries, approaching the beauty and truth.
These changes have added another principle called "sabi".He implied the presence of a hidden beauty, is not evident, which should be simple things, soft colors colors, soft sounds.In fact, came a mini-performance, he was regarded as a form of spiritual practice, and all actions and details of the items had a symbolic meaning.
mysterious and interesting country, Japan!Tradition states that formed over the centuries.We know the tea ceremony during its existence has acquired several varieties.Among them are six basic: the night - in the moonlight;sunrise - from 3.00 to 6.00 am;morning - in hot weather;afternoon - about 13.00;evening - after 18.00;special - for special occasions.
What a full of charm and originality of Japan!Traditions her, as she was sometimes seem impossible.Here everything is unusual: geisha, kabuki plays, even the traditional Japanese way of life seems very strange when we first met.Interestingly, outwardly it looks a bit fake, but it is true.Japanese - really amazing people, they worship the beauty of nature, live in complete harmony with her and with respect for its greatness.
