A simple practical idea from the art of tea or Sadou, the way of tea. Ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会) is a concept expressing the ideal roughly translated that means one time, one meeting or one encounter; one opportunity. In the way of tea we respect and honor the moment as a once-in-a-lifetime gathering, a simple encounter that will never happen again. Ichi-go ichi-e reminds us that each tea ceremony (and each moment) is unique unto itself. Even though the elements may seem familiar, remember, they are not.
One Time; One Meeting; One Moment; Never Repeated; Totally Unique and Original.
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