“A Bowl of Water”

In the height of summer, the courtyard basin was filled with clear water, reflecting the shadows of bamboo. As tradition required, each guest rinsed their mouth and hands before entering the teahouse. One traveler, puzzled, asked:

“My hands are already clean—why repeat this?”

The tea master smiled and pointed to the water:

“This is not for the hands, but for the heart. Only by washing away the noise of the world can you enter this realm of clarity.”

As the guests stepped inside, silence reigned. Only the rustle of bamboo leaves could be heard. When the tea touched their lips, their hearts felt transparent, as though the entire world had dissolved into a single pure moment. Clarity is the removal of distraction and excess, preserving an inner and outer brightness—pure as flowing water.

Skincare Wisdom: The skin needs constant purification and gentle care, not a one-time cleanse. Keep the mindset of “clarity”—let go of impatience and quick fixes, and allow your skin to gradually return to a state of balance and purity.