Wu De: Tea Is the Great Connector

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August 5, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life. - Lin Yutang - Wu De: Tea Is the Great Connector Zen monk and tea master Wu De shares his insights on the timeless ritual of drinking tea. Believing that tea is a 'powerful carrier' of the message of presence and loving kindness, Wu De explains tea drinking as a non-verbal transmission of sharing, listening and communicating without words, to connect all peoples -- no matter their beliefs, cultures, ages, or world-views. His tea centers, all run by donation, aim to cultivate sustainability and facilitate inner growth. Learn more about the profound meaning behind tea rituals, and how you might use them in your own life. { read more } Be The Change Next time you have a cup of tea, share it with someone in silence. Saver the taste, sensations and the joy of being with another person, sharing without words. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things The Benefits of Learning to Be Kind to Yourself Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year Reclaiming the Lost Art of Walking Learning to Die The End of Solitude DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,601 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More