Is there more to this? A more in depth explanation of why he chose to make the tea? Or is the purpose of the script to leave us in contemplation? Or is it just a very simple piece meant to be enjoyed as is? I’m curious
Stories like these (called koans) are not meant to provide any explanation. They’re designed to spark a sort of realization that can’t be easily explained with words.
Sometimes they don’t land, and that’s okay
Here's a more in-depth explanation on what koans are and how they work
Me too
Zen is about everything and nothing. With sprinkles of coolness:).
Is there more to this? A more in depth explanation of why he chose to make the tea? Or is the purpose of the script to leave us in contemplation? Or is it just a very simple piece meant to be enjoyed as is? I’m curious
Stories like these (called koans) are not meant to provide any explanation. They’re designed to spark a sort of realization that can’t be easily explained with words.
Sometimes they don’t land, and that’s okay
Here's a more in-depth explanation on what koans are and how they work
https://www.thezenpsychedelic.com/p/zen-koans