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Remembering the Essence of Life

Tea, Remembering the Essence of Life
$66.00

Self-Published Book, 2022

first edition of 1000 copies

200 pages, 21x27cm

Printed in France

english & french version

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first  edition  of  1000  copies

english & french version

Weaved from a combination of poetic & meditative writings, 

elemental photography, and artistic imagery,

this creative and mindfully curated book 

carries the essence of Cha Dao 茶道, the Way of Tea.

 

Infused with the wisdom of Chinese philosophy,

Tea, Remembering the Essence of Life, 

is an experiential and intimate exploration 

of the five elements; Water, Wood, Fire, Earth & Metal.

This book offers the occasion to meditate 

with the dance of water and leaves, 

and the delicate balance between nature and culture.  

Christina-Jade Brunel, Laura Wencker & Pauline Ferrières

Content

  • Humble Reverence for Tea

    The evolution of the story of tea, its essence and practice, and three forms of tea rituals; gongfu cha, senchado and bowl-brewing method.

  • Artistic Imagery

    A dedicated collaboration of artists sharing their love for the Way of Tea, through the art of calligraphy, drawing and design.

  • Immersive Photography

    Beautiful photography to immerse in the beauty of Nature, elemental wisdom, to bring the formless into form.

  • Meditative & Poetic Writings

    Deeply felt meditations and poems on the Five Elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal — to support your practice, your rituals, your prayers and your moments of communion with Nature.

“Nature dwells within you, as you,

to sustain the inherent dance of life.

When the drops are falling

from the heaven sky to reunite in your bowl

with the leaves gifted by the ancient way,

the dust of untruthfulness is vanishing.“

Testimonials

  • “ Je viens d’ouvrir le tea book et c’était une émotion de celle qui se passe au creux du ventre. Le premier mot qui a arrêté mes yeux est le mot SUBLIME et je crois que ce n’est pas pour rien. Tout est sublime et la simplicité s’en retrouve sublimée. Les images et le grain du papier. L’assemblage des mots et des formes. Les textures….Merci tellement pour ce trésor. ”

    “ I just opened the tea book and it was an emotion of the kind that happens in the pit of the stomach. The first word that caught my eye was SUBLIME and I think it's not for nothing. Everything is sublime and the simplicity is sublimated. The images and the grain of the paper. The assembly of words and shapes. The textures....Thank you so much for this treasure. ”

    -Candice W.

  • “ This book is so much more than just a book, it is a work of art… the writing, the photography, the graphic design, the feel and tone of the book cover and paper of the pages… every details of the book. ”

    -Lisa Moir

  • “ Je voulais vous remercier pour la beauté de votre livre et la sensibilité de vos méditations. Votre création m'a aidé à me poser, me centrer et à sentir la beauté de chaque geste lié à la préparation du thé. J'ai décidé de suivre les saisons et les éléments grâce à votre livre et de goûter les thés en fonction des saisons. Merci. “

    “ I wanted to thank you for the beauty of your book and the sensitivity of your meditations. Your creation helped me to calm down, center myself and feel the beauty of each gesture related to the preparation of tea. I decided to follow the seasons and the elements thanks to your book and to taste the teas according to the seasons. Thank you. ”

    -Ingrid M.

  • “ This book is a masterpiece! ”

    -Marie-Sophie K.

  • “ This book of all beauty has opened in me a space of calm & presence. The words, poetry, calligraphy, pictures, prayers, 1000 folds… everything calls for stillness and tranquility. I can’t wait to sit down with a bowl of tea now. ”

    -Soufran K.

  • “ This book does far more than inform… it transforms. Each time I open its pages, the spirit contained within it immediately envelops me, gently transporting me in a simpler way of being - one that is rooted in presence, sensitivity, feeling, and a profound reverence for life. Every word, every photograph, every drawing, every calligraphy piece, and every stylistic detail has been so delicately chosen and imbued with creative passion that one cannot help but feel mesmerized and moved by the work of art that it is. ”

    -Seth C.

  • “ This book is both visually stunning and rich with reflective content. The design, prose and photography weave together like poetry on each page — it is a work of art you’ll want to immerse yourself into again and again. “

    -Claire Ragozzino

  • “ What a piece of art! I love every page already deeply. The quality of paper and print, the depth of photographs, the soul moving writings, the energy flow… thank you. ”

    -Dorota B.