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禪院茶禮

中國佛教與茶文化

         中國茶文化總的思想趨向是熱愛人生和和樂感的,而佛教精神強調的是苦寂。佛教作為外來文化,自漢代傳入中國。當時被宮廷、貴族用來祈福、祈壽、求多子多孫或保國家安寧。佛人飲茶最早是在晉朝。 南北朝時,佛教被統治者用來麻醉老百姓。作為統治術,此後歷代皇朝都樂於利用,佛教因此發展,並出現不同學派體系。佛教禪宗主張圓通,能與其他傳統文化相協調,從而使唐朝茶文化得以迅猛發展, 並使飲茶之風在全國流行至今。佛教在茶中溶進「清靜」思想,茶人希望通過飲茶把自己與山水、自然融為一體,在飲茶中美好的韻律、精神開釋。在茶中得到精神寄託也是一種「悟」,說飲茶可得道, 茶中有道,佛與茶便連結起來。中國「茶道」二字首先由禪僧提出,這便把飲茶從技藝提高到精神的高度。唐宋佛寺常興辦大型茶宴。茶宴上,要談佛經與茶道,並賦詩,把佛教清規、飲茶談經與佛學哲理 、人生觀念都融為一體,開闢了茶文化的新途徑。在民間茶禮方面,朝廷茶儀難以效仿,禪院茶禮容易為一般老百姓接受,因此佛教的影響較大 >>>>>>

About Us

SHIAN'S ART GALLERY

We are:
a Gallery
a Shop
a Publishing House
a Magazine
a Tea Room

What we do:
- organise exhibitions by notable Asian artists from around Malaysia, South East Asia and China/Taiwan/Hong Kong.
- publish a quarterly magazine called Shian's Art - featuring articles on art, spirituality, and culture.
- organise special events such as Dharma talks or even Zen Relaxation sessions by critically acclaimed authors or highy revered Venerables.
- educate the public on topics ranging from Nanyang Style of Paintings to Children's Art Education to Buddhist Sutras.
- organise fun activities for children, such as colouring contests and red-clay sculpture making sessions.
- for a list of other things, look at the Services column below.
Why?
- We want to raise the public's awareness on spirituality and art awareness so they may adorn and improve their lives with aesthetic beauty.
- We would like to inject inspiration and beauty into religion by the means of beautiful sculptures or art pieces that would enhance the spiritual practice of an individual (home) or a community (temple, etc)
- We want to be an avenue for artists, both up-and-coming young contemporaries or famous veterans to exhibit their work in a calm, serene environment.

 

 

INTERIOR DESIGN
Redecorating ideas and professional interior design.

Exhibition Hall
Book and Audio Center
Sculptures
Altar Tables
Lamps
Shian's Art's workshop features highly skilled wood artisans from China and Taiwan. Using exquisit quality wood and a Zen-like approach in constructing an individual piece, our sculptures are known for their amazing true-to-life forms. Beautiful details such as fingernails and even the eyeballs are meticulously taken into consideration.

We offer a made-to-order service for individuals or organisations who want custom designs to fit their specific tastes or measurements. The three main categories of production: sculptures, altar tables, and lamps could be custom ordered and designed by our workshop, following your specific details.

Call our office to arrange an appointment with our Coordinator. Fees and prices are subject to the material and size of the finished piece(s).

CONSULTATIONS FREE!

- Dharma Advice
- Meditation Techniques
- Praying Techniques
- Professional Life Guidance

In doubt about your existence? Unskilled in meditation? Does your heart palpitate when you realise that your steps in a long praying routine does not match those of the others in the room?

Call SHIAN'S ART or visit our store to talk to our highly learnt staff about Buddhism, philosophy, and if you are that way inclined, art collecting.

 
(Malaysia) OFFICE & GALLERY - Lot 3-056, 3rd Floor, Endah Parade, No. 1, Jalan 1/149E, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling. 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.TEL: 03-9058 4669 (Singapore) Block 231 Bain Street #02-97, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231. TEL: (65)6338 8257 FAX: (65)6337 8257 E-MAIL: shians_art@yahoo.com © SHIAN'S ART GALLERY. 2000-2009.