Chabana, Snowberry, Wax flower and leaf. Old roof tile.
Imperfection is more beautiful than flawlessness. I guess this informal chabana is quite unusual. There is no proper vase, just some simple flowers growing out of an old roof tile.
Chabana brings the season into the tea room. Being closely related to the tea ceremony, chabana is also a reflection of the four principles of the tea ceremony:
Wa - Harmony between people and in relation to nature.
Kei - Respect and gratefulness for all things that are.
Sei - Purity and simplicity, to get rid of what is not needed.
Observing wa, kei and see gives you jaku - a situation of tranquility and spiritual rest.
Studying chabana is studying zen. And practicing chabana is an exercise in awareness for body and soul finding inner peace.
Follow this link for a series of photos showing the different grades of formality in chabana.
Chabana brings the season into the tea room. Being closely related to the tea ceremony, chabana is also a reflection of the four principles of the tea ceremony:
Wa - Harmony between people and in relation to nature.
Kei - Respect and gratefulness for all things that are.
Sei - Purity and simplicity, to get rid of what is not needed.
Observing wa, kei and see gives you jaku - a situation of tranquility and spiritual rest.
Studying chabana is studying zen. And practicing chabana is an exercise in awareness for body and soul finding inner peace.
Follow this link for a series of photos showing the different grades of formality in chabana.
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Old roof tile usually shows marks of decay by the corners and edges being rounded off and decaying. This is an easy tell-tale sign of them breaking down.
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