C-Books

Collectible, Rare, and Valuable

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul 

This summer I visited Seoul, South Korea to do research and learn more about their long history of paper making.

handmade paper,  Seoul, South Korea

While there, I was invited to a tea ceremony at the Bongeunsa Temple near the bustling Coex Convention and Exhibition Center.

You can see the skyscrapers just outside Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul

I had already visited Haeinsa Temple and the all female Donghaksa Temple near Daejeon, but I never had time to stop and really meditate.

 At Bongeunsa Temple, I received a private tea ceremony and tour.

Tea Room, Bongeunsa Temple

Calm and peaceful, the moment I stepped into the tea room, I felt my high blood pressure go down.

All thoughts of the outside world were gone.  We spoke softly, listened carefully, and sipped tea.

I discussed my art projects and prayers were said.

It has taken me five months to finally process the experience of the tea ceremony.

C-Books.  Collectible, rare, and valuable.

Gentle, organic structures, full of life.