Bodhidharma Tea Ceremony Figurine | Yixing Clay, 7.5 cm

Description

STYLE

Medium-sized, old-style Yixing clay Bodhidharma tea ceremony sculpture with beautiful details.

Bodhidharma, traditionally regarded as the founder of Zen Buddhism, was a Buddhist monk who traveled from India to China in the 5th or 6th century. His teachings emphasized meditation, mindfulness, and the direct experience of enlightenment.

Bodhidharma’s connection to the tea ceremony lies in the Zen principles of simplicity, presence, and harmony with nature. The tea ceremony embodies these values by encouraging mindfulness and the cultivation of a serene, meditative state. Legend also credits Bodhidharma with introducing tea to monks to help them stay awake during meditation, further deepening the link between Zen practice and tea culture.

MATERIAL

Yixing Zisha, Zhuni

DIMENSIONS

Size: W 6cm; H 7.5cm

USAGE

Gongfucha, Tea Ceremony