wa kei sei jaku
The art of tea is most intimately connected with Zen not only in its practical development but principally in the observance of the spirit that runs through the entire ceremony process. The spirit in terms of feeling consists of "harmony"(wa), "reverence"(kei), "purity"(sei), "tranquility"jaku". These four elements are needed to bring the art to a successful end; they are all the essential constituents of a brotherly and orderly life, which is no other than the life of the monastery. -Rev Enyu Ito, 2001- Link to copy of document from 2001
Click here to download recording of this teisho
Letter of Rennyo
Rev Enyu Ito Ito read "While Ashes" from letter of Rennyo on 49th day memorial service after the Japanese disaster in 2011. He also read this during 1 year memorial service.