Name: Ritual of Compassion: Incense & Tea Cultural Tasting in Paris
Start: 2025-11-22T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-11-22T18:00:00+01:00
Location: YILEYE thé & atelier 一乐也中国茶工作室

Ritual of Compassion: Incense & Tea Cultural Tasting in Paris

A high-end incense and tea ritual workshop in Paris inspired by Tibetan, Japanese, and Chinese traditions.
About this Event

A cultural workshop and high-end tasting experience blending rare incense, aged teas, sensory presence, and contemplative design.

Join us for an afternoon where natural fragrance becomes a field of awareness, tea becomes a gesture of grounding, and compassion becomes a quiet practice of being present.

Inspired by the ritual lineages of Tibet, Japan, and China, Ritual of Compassion weaves incense, tea, breath, and gentle sensory meditation into a refined experience of both practice and knowledge sharing.
Initiated by Editions Alaya — an art-driven natural fragrance brand — in collaboration with the esteemed Chinese Tea Master Yi Le Ye Atelier in Paris.
What to Expect

· An introduction to the incense ritual traditions of China, Japan (kōdō), and Tibet, including cultural context and traditions
· Guided practice of breathing and mindful observation for incense meditation
· Understanding the basic materials, tools, and gestures of the Chinese incense ceremony
· Participation in a creative compassion ritual, blending incense, breath, and intention
· A rare one-to-one session with a premium agarwood incense stick, one of the most precious aromatic materials
· A collective Tibetan incense experience using a blend formulated under the guidance of a Tibetan Rinpoche
· An Editions Alaya “Ritual of Compassion” card set, designed for continued practice at home

Paired with a curated tea tasting led by Tea Master Zhang Le, featuring aged and artisanal teas known for depth and clarity:
• Dark Rose & Orange Peel Infusion
• 2010 Aged Liu’an Tea
• 2005 Aged Ripe Pu’er
• 2010 Fuding Aged White Tea

Why Join This Experience?

A rare encounter with high-grade incense, including white Kyara and traditional Tibetan incense
A refined sensory experience that merges fragrance, tea, and mindful awareness
Cross-cultural knowledge spanning Tibetan, Japanese, and Chinese incense traditions
A premium tea tasting workshop guided by one of France’s leading Chinese tea experts
An intimate, limited-seat event designed for depth, quiet attention, and embodied presence
Perfect for art lovers, wellness seekers, meditation practitioners, fragrance collectors, tea enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to cultural and contemplative experiences.