ZEN and the Tea Master: The Art of 'One Time, One Meeting' expressed by Sen no Rikyu

Embrace the present, for the past never returns and the future is uncertain. Dive deep into the intertwining worlds of Zen philosophy and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony with the influential Sen no Rikyu. Explore how 'One time, One meeting' concept resonates even in today's bustling society, guiding us to value and cherish every fleeting moment.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:36 - Sen no Rikyu and His Historical Context
3:15 - Influences on Rikyu's Tea Ceremony Style
4:42 - Rikyu and the Feudal Lords: Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi
7:57 - Zen Philosophy and the Tea Ceremony
9:46 - Embodiment of "Ichi-go Ichi-e" in Rikyu's Tea Ceremony
11:11 - Relevance of "Ichi-go Ichi-e" in Today's World
13:54 - Ending

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References(public domains):

Sen no Rikyu :

Oda-Nobunaga:

ToyotomiHideyoshi :

Joo Takeno :

Eisai-Zenji :

Dogen-Zenji :

Kitano Shrine :

Kamakura', woodblock print by Charles W. Bartlett, 1916：

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Recommendable books

Hideyoshi and Rikyū :

The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way

Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts:

#SenNoRikyu #ZenBuddhism #japaneseculture #History #japan #teaceremony #wabisabi #ichigoichie #mindfulness #historyofjapan

[JBenderP]

Thank you for this video. Very informative and fantastic to hear about the ceremony. In this hustle and bustle world, I think most of us could do with practicing more Ichi-go Ichi-e and appreciate what we have, and being present in the “now”.