American Zen Delegation Participates Tea Ceremony in Bailin Temple
12-19-2007    www.zgfj.cn


The ceremony


Tea serving


Praying


Delegates


Introducing the Zhaozhou Zen-Tea

 


Pouring hot water

 

www.zgfj.cn, October 20, 2006

Hebei, China -- On October 18, 2006, The American Zen Delegation has participated "Zhaozhou Zen-Tea" Tea Ceremony before the Patriarch Zen Master Relic Stupa in Bailin Temple. Ven. Minghai, abbot of Bailin Temple poured hot water into everyone's tea cup, and introduced the famous story of "Zhaozhou Zen-Tea" to the American delegates. October 18 is the very day of "Zhaozhou Zen-Tea Day".   [Translator: Wang Xinyu   News in Chinese]

Translator: Wang Xinyu
   
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