The richness and luxury of human life are appreciated with a sense of distance, without any desire to possess.
A Teahouse holds the passing of time, concealing the seasons as they come and go.
In spring there are flowers; in autumn, the moon. In summer, a cool breeze; in winter, snow. With a mindful eye, one can live each day to its fullest, with smoke rising beautifully in the morning and the sun casting its glow in the evening.
The surface is tranquil with the hibiscus blooming as before; the depths are verdant with lush shade.
Tea, as a beverage, is beloved in China, which is also considered one of the origins of Tea drinking. The earliest legends about tea date back to the legendary figure Shennong.
The “Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica” states: “Shennong tasted hundreds of Herbs and encountered seventy poisons in a single day, but he was saved by drinking tea.” Here, the word “tea” is referred to as “tu.”
This shows that tea was originally used as medicine in China. It has gone through a long development process from medicinal use to food, then to a royal beverage, and finally became a popular drink for the masses.
In contemporary life, tea is no longer merely a refreshing beverage; it is also a symbol of character and spirit in culture.
It is a place where one never tires of being, admiring the tea tasting, the fragrant scents, and the changing of the seasons. Within this small space, one can experience the true essence of nature in myriad ways.
“In the West, a window is just a window, letting in light and fresh air; but for the Chinese, it is a picture frame, with the garden always outside it.”
This classical and artistic appreciation forms a unique Eastern aesthetic.
Beneath the latticed windows, bamboo and trees sway in a beguiling manner, with meanings not fully revealed and scenes not fully explored. Between obstruction and transparency, rough stones hide behind each other while green bamboo surrounds the gates. One listens to pines by the window and contemplates in solitude with the windows closed.
People should dwell poetically. Go into the garden and find your own traditional poetic haven, allowing your heart to rest. During the heat of summer, quietly savor tea, the most precious moments in life. Enjoy the cool breeze and bright moon, and cherish solitude and freedom.
Read a leisurely book, sip a Cup of clear tea, and watch the world's prosperity pass through the wind and rain, untouched by the dust of the world—this is the greatest comfort in life.