The Book of Tea · Character
Empress Komio
Japanese empress who offered tea to Buddhist monks.
minor
First appearance: ii the schools of tea
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Sang a poem about offering flowers to the Buddhas rather than plucking them, exemplifying the ideal lover of flowers.
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With Buddha (psychological): Empress Komio is a legendary figure who offered a robe to the Buddha, symbolizing devotion and the transfer of merit. With Laozi (social): Empress Komio and Laozi are linked through…
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- Psychological
- Social
Character groups
- Tea and Zen figures
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- Closing
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