The pool at the bottom most pic is the water pool traditionally reserved as the water used for making tea for the emperor. Here at Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion Temple), every maple tree, raked sand structure, moss carpet, cool fragrant air, provides the utmost context for the contemplative aspect of tea. Tea is both mundane yet spiritual, sociable yet meditative, awakening yet calming. These dual benefits of tea at every aspect are why tea is so enduring for humanity through thousands of years.
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