Zen phrase Tanzaku "Kissako" (Kissa ko) Handwritten Work This is a Tanzaku (Japanese vertical writing paper) of **"Kissako"** that I wrote. Behind the gentle words "Please have some tea," lies a deep Zen teaching, making it one of the most beloved Zen phrases in the tea ceremony. Why not incorporate the mindset of cherishing "this very moment" into your daily life? 【Condition and Storage of the Work】 ・This is a work I wrote previously. It is a one-of-a-kind piece. ・After creation, it was carefully stored in a dark place to prevent damage to the calligraphy. There is no sun damage, folding, or noticeable stains. ・It is in the form of a Tanzaku, which is easy to change. 【Meaning of the Zen Phrase "Kissako"】 "Kissako" (Kissa ko) originates from the story of Zhao Zhou, a Zen monk of the Tang Dynasty, who would say to both first-time guests and those who had visited before, simply, "Please drink tea." Meaning: "Have some tea," "Go and drink tea." Zen Spirit: It is a way of being that, regardless of the guest's status, position, past, or future, simply offers a cup of tea without discrimination to "you, who are here in this moment." Message: It is a word that best expresses the importance of **"living in the present" and the spirit of "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter)**, and it is the spiritual pillar of the tea ceremony. It teaches us the importance of pausing and resting our minds and bodies with a cup of tea in our busy daily lives. 【Recommended Display Methods】 ・Hang it in the tokonoma (alcove) of a tea ceremony practice room, regardless of the season. ・In the living room or cafe corner when you want to relax. ・In the study, where you want to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and quietly enjoy a cup of tea. 【Size (per Tanzaku)】 Length: Approximately 36 cm Width: Approximately 6 cm It will be packaged in an OPP bag. Please understand. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. #Kissako #KissaKo #ZenPhrase #TeaCeremony #Chakake #Tanzaku #Tokonoma #Calligraphy #Shodo #Handwritten #Zen #InteriorCalligraphy #JapaneseInterior #Bokuseki #IchigoIchie #Tea