The one taste of truth
Subtitle: Zen and the art of drinking tea
By: William Scott Wilson
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9781611800265
Subjects: Japanese tea ceremony; Zen meditations; History and criticism; Japanese Zen poetry; Zen Buddhism
Description: Traditionally in China and Japan, drinking a cup of tea was an opportunity for contemplation, meditation, and an elevation of mind and spirit. Here, renowned translator William Scott Wilson distills what is singular and precious about this traditional tea culture, and he explores the fascinating connection between Zen and tea drinking. He unpacks the most common phrases from Zen and Chinese philosophy--usually found in Asia printed on hanging scrolls in tea rooms, restaurant alcoves, family rooms, and martial arts dojos--that have traditionally served as points of contemplation to encourage the appropriate atmosphere for drinking tea or silent meditation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Includes translations from Japanese.