
Murata Shukô (1422-1502) was abbot of Daitoku-ji in Kyoto. He introduced a simpler aesthetic for the tea ceremony called.soan-cha, or thatched hut tea. The focus of this ceremony is relationship between host and guest. He emphasized the spirit and mind of the host instead of his technique.
Tea is naught but this:
First you heat the water,
Then you make the tea.
Then you drink it properly.
That is all you need to know Sen no Rikyû (1522-1591)
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garden tea hut
waiting for first steps
to enlightenment
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before the tea
moist sweet treats prepare pallet
for shared bitterness

tea bowl in hand
warmth penetrating
heart and soul
moment of purity
bitterness of green tea
balanced with sweets
Nice pairing of photos and haiku
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Delightful haiku with photos. Loving it all…
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Thanks, I did a lot of research before writing.
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