In this immersive experience, you’ll meditate following the Zen school of teaching, and appreciate two kinds of premium Chinese tea, masterfully brewed.
Tea enhances our meditation practice, while the mindfulness we gain from meditation deepens our sensory awareness, allowing us to savor the subtle flavors of tea.
For this session, the tea ceremony will feature Wudong Songzhong, a Fenghuang Dancong oolong known for its gardenia aroma, gentle sweetness, and lingering floral finish.
What You Will Experience
Cultivating Mindfulness: We will do a guided Zen meditation to relax our body and mind, gain mindfulness, and embrace the present moment.
Awakening the Senses: During the welcome tea and the Chinese tea ceremony, we will use Zen techniques to awaken our senses and fully appreciate the aroma and taste of each tea.
Exploring the Zen Tea Culture: When tea culture began flourishing over a millennium ago, it was closely connected with Zen and meditation. Today, we will explore the unique cultural experience of “Zen and tea, one in taste.”
Agenda
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Introduction & Welcome Tea
11:15 AM – 11: 45 AM Guided Meditation
11:45 AM – 12:20 PM Chinese Tea Ceremony
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM Sharing & Discussion
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The Chinese tea ceremony is a ritualized way to savor tea. The contemporary practice draws its influence from the Ming Dynasty scholars and the Gongfu Tea Ceremony in the Chaoshan. Engaging in a tea ceremony is an exercise in mindfulness that deepens your appreciation of the tea.
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Absolutely! We’ll guide you through each step, making it intuitive and easy to enjoy.
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Zen meditation techniques, derived from Buddha’s teachings 2,500 years ago, focus on simple, clear practices to cultivate mindfulness and a calm, centered awareness of the present moment.
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Certainly—we are here to guide you. The actual sitting after the initial guidance lasts 15 minutes, making it accessible for beginners.
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We recommend sitting on a floor cushion if you’re able. We also recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing for the sitting. If you find floor sitting challenging, chairs are also available.
Join us to embrace mindfulness and savor wonderful teas!
Registration is required. Limited to only 8 spots to ensuring a deeply immersive experience for each attendee.