tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post6533099326064110269..comments2024-03-23T10:16:21.093-07:00Comments on MattCha's Blog: Yixing Zen: The Story of That Yixing PotMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-27631385176900107912009-12-03T11:19:24.034-08:002009-12-03T11:19:24.034-08:00The link below is a discussion on famous case 45 o...The link below is a discussion on famous case 45 of the Blue Cliff Record by one of the most prominant Korean zen masters of the past century:<br /><br />http://www.kwanumzen.org/pzc/oldnewsletter/v09n04-1981-april-dssn-kyolchespeech1981.html<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-2858879208255358542009-11-29T22:12:50.989-08:002009-11-29T22:12:50.989-08:00Bret,
Sometime soon there should be a post on the...Bret,<br /><br />Sometime soon there should be a post on the Korean tea set up one has and the meaning, symbolism, and harmony behind it.<br /><br />Until then check out the link on the table (or 'tray') here:<br /><br />http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/korean-style-tea-table.html<br /><br />And the waste water bowl beneath it here:<br /><br />http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/tae-soo-gi-dirty-water-bowl.html<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-42998449127625187432009-11-29T21:27:12.385-08:002009-11-29T21:27:12.385-08:00Oh yeah, I keep meaning to ask you (but I always f...Oh yeah, I keep meaning to ask you (but I always forget) about the square tray you use as a tea tray. Ive never seen anything like that before and am curious. Is it,s original purpose to be used as a tea tray? And there appears to be a compartment underneath. Maybe someday when you have the time you could let us see more pics of this intriguing tray?Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328523694226680438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-89602903606120797682009-11-29T19:50:53.560-08:002009-11-29T19:50:53.560-08:00Matt, I was just joking. I wouldn't really exp...Matt, I was just joking. I wouldn't really expect anybody to just give away something so precious.Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328523694226680438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-12710891186096484532009-11-29T10:30:41.126-08:002009-11-29T10:30:41.126-08:00Bret,
In everyday life, if someone asks if they c...Bret,<br /><br />In everyday life, if someone asks if they can have some possession of mine I immediately give it- this is how one cultures a compassionate mind.<br /><br />I have very few things. This is only one of only two yixing pots in ones possession, the other is a small pot, this a larger pot.<br /><br />A while back one decided that one best not extend this to those who make comments on the blog otherwise one would probably be drinking out of an old mug, with leaves floating on top by now!<br /><br />In some ways, there is a lot more zen in drinking tea like that than in drinking from this pot.<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-62343273143373638212009-11-29T06:19:05.411-08:002009-11-29T06:19:05.411-08:00That is indeed a beautiful pot, can I have it? Ple...That is indeed a beautiful pot, can I have it? Please?Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328523694226680438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-64418378551191108182009-11-28T20:53:15.334-08:002009-11-28T20:53:15.334-08:00...
Perhaps if you are speechless. Its true natu......<br /><br />Perhaps if you are speechless. Its true nature has been revealed.<br /><br />Double PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-228318925642478762009-11-28T20:51:28.801-08:002009-11-28T20:51:28.801-08:00Brett,
Thanks.
Truly its nature can only be ca...Brett,<br /><br />Thanks. <br /><br />Truly its nature can only be captured with tea in its belly.<br /><br />A gallant effort none the less.<br /><br />PeaceMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693176331381554957.post-2453600032856778262009-11-28T20:06:14.277-08:002009-11-28T20:06:14.277-08:00i'm speechless. your stunning photos and flowi...i'm speechless. your stunning photos and flowing prose really brought this teapot to life. kudos.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391009406909467410noreply@blogger.com