Sen no Rikyū (1522–1591) is famous for creating the wabi-cha style of Japanese tea ceremony, which is all about simplicity and finding beauty in everyday things. Instead of using fancy decorations, his tea gatherings focused on humble tea bowls, plain settings, and quiet moments. Rikyū believed that by keeping things simple, people could truly appreciate the beauty and calm of sharing tea together. His ideas still inspire many tea ceremonies in Japan today.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
— Leonardo da Vinci
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