We can see the world from a cup of tea and mediate on the ups and downs of life by savoring it with an undisturbed heart. Drifting along like a cloud over a period of no more than a hundred years, how could we possibly meet if fate had not predetermined it? As we cross […]
CULTIVATION VERSION OF THE EIGHT TEACHINGS OF THE TAETEA SYSTEM OF CHADAO PRACTICE
SECTION I OVERVIEW I. About this version The essence of Chadao lies in comprehending the mysteries of the universe and the philosophy of life in the mundane routines of life. Zen Buddhists believe that one of the ways to understand the purpose of drinking tea is to understand the Zen Sect of Buddhism. There is […]
DEMONSTRATION VERSION OF THE EIGHT TEACHINGS OF THE TAETEA SYSTEM OF CHADAO PRACTION
SECTION I INTRODUCTION About the Versions The Eight Teachings of the TAETEA System of Chadao Practice goes in two versions: a demonstration version and a learner’s version The two versions are identical in spiritual connotations and Chadao philosophy. Both are guided by the motto of “love of tea and people.” Berth include eight steps, namely, […]
POURING WATER INTO THE TEAPOT/TEA CUPS
When pouring water, keep the head and torso straight and the shoulders level, lift the arms and let the elbows settle. Look straight ahead and not aside. If the kettle is heavy, take a tea-towel with both hands and put it on the left hand, Hold the kettle in the right hand and support its […]
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TEAIST
1.Handling the Teapot The Eight Teachings of the TAETEA System features delicate, graceful and elegant tea ware handling techniques. For instance, when setting down a utensil, the teaist should display a feeling of reluctance to part with it and leave the guest an impression of elegance, subtlety, and profundity. Before learning the guest Teachings, the […]
TEA-SERVING ETIQUETTES
1.New acquaintances etiquette Ceremonial acts in teaism include bowing, stretching out the hands, and other culturally symbolic acts. Taeteaites have created their own tea-serving etiquettes, including bowing, hand-stretching, and other culturally symbolic acts,which can be otherwise summarized as new acquaintance etiquette, benediction etiquette and veneration etiquette. To be acquainted is to befriend one another. New […]
RULES FOR TEAISTS
I.Demeanor Rules are an integral part of Chinese Chadao. Before proceeding with study of the eight teachings, we may find it necessary to learn some basic rules of Chaodao, which basically consist of norms and requirements for the teaist’s physical appearance, demeanor, tea-brewing methods and tea-serving acts. Demeanor refers to the Ml dimensions of a […]
STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHADAO
I. Rules of Study and Practice The study and practice of Chadao can rake in a variety of benefits for those involved, ranging from good health, harmonious family, joyful feelings, improved quality of life, to spiritual satisfaction. Short-term practice can bring about immediate benefits of tea that lead to improved health. Medium-term practice will create […]
Finishing in The TAETEA System of Chadao Practice
Essential doctrine The last of the eight teachings is finishing, the step where the tea master puts everything away and gets done with the entire process. Finishing has three implications: 1) Finishing means the end: All things have a beginning and an end. By this stage, the tea brewing and appreciation procedure is basically over. […]