The seasons change from summer to autumn.
In October the” furo” season ends in the tea, so it is said to be the last remains of summer.
The “furo” is placed usually to the left but in October it is placed in the center of the tatami mat and becomes the 'middle position'. In this season there are clear autumn days, but it sometimes gets cold in the mornings and evenings. We feel a difference in temperature in a day.
This idea of 'middle position' is to bring the fire closer to the guests before November when the “ro” will be open.
The board on which the “furo” is placed is a "large board" that is larger than usual.
The “mizusashi (freshwater container) is to the left side, and the thin style is used. The ladle and lid holder are placed on the large board.
When I see this combination of implements, I always feel that autumn has deepened.
The hanging scroll is "山中無暦日 (no calendar day in the mountains)" (written by Taigen, the chief priest of Oubai-in, Daitoku-ji temple in Kyoto).
The prolonged corona disaster, war, and heartbreaking days continue. This is the Zen word that means even in our busy daily life, we want to spend our days with a calm feeling like being in the mountains.
The “natsume”(tea container) is favorite by Tantan-sai (Urasenke the 14th). It’s a large size of “Ikkan-bari “(a paper-based lacquer ware) named "Kiku-karakusa(chrysanthemum)". It is very light to use.
The “chashaku”(teaspoon) is made from black persimmon. I have its bamboo cylinder, but it doesn't have a specific name. It may well become the "fertility" that everyone chose from the October appellations during the tea lesson. A scene of rows of golden ears of rice spreads out before you.
The tea bowl has a picture of a persimmon named "Autumn harvest" made in Kyoto. In gratitude for the autumn harvest in the village.
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