In chado, the spiritual aspect is most important.
The basic principles of chado are expressed in the words harmony, respect,
purity, and tranquillity. Harmony can be created between persons,
between objects, between a person and an object... among all matters of the world. In
chado, we should respect everyone and everything without distinction of status or
rank. In chado, spiritual purity is essential. We can embody tranquillity
only when we make harmony, respect and purity our own. By learning chado, we seek to
obtain an ultimate peace of mind. The Grand Tea Master (Sen Soushitsu XV)teaches the
thought of
Chado is also deeply influenced by Zen thought. In a sense, the ideal spirit of
chado is a kind of religious mind. The essence of chado can be understood as the guiding
principle for life for each person. The spirit of chado is universal.
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