About the Book: The Book of Ichigo Ichie
Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose
it forever-an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie. Often used to
convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism
and is attributed to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or
ceremony of attention, whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present
moment. From this age-old concept comes a new kind of mindfulness. In The Book
of Ichigo Ichie, you will learn to use all five senses to