「Have you heard the Taoist tale of the Taming of the Harp?
Once in the hoary ages in the Ravine of Lungmen stood a Kiri tree, a veritable king of the forest.
It reared its head to talk to the stars; its roots stuck deep into the earth, mingling their bronzed coils with those of the silver dragon that slept beneath.
And it came to pass that a mighty wizard made of this tree a wondrous harp, whose stubbon spirit should be tamed but by the greatest of musicians.
For long the instrument was treasured by the Emperor of China, but all in vain were the efforts of those who in turn tried to draw melody from its strings.
In response to their utmost strivings there came from the harp but harsh notes of disdain, ill-according with the songs they fain would sing.
The harp refused to recognise a master.」 ( From the Book of Tea-Art Appreciation, pp.75-76, Charles E. Tuttle Co., Rutland, Vermont, Tokyo, Japan)
Now, we are going to understand Japanese Art.
As you learned at the chapter of The Tea-Room, you will understand more about the philosophy and the beauty of the Way of Tea Drinking.
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