Ritual of Compassion: Incense & Tea Cultural Tasting in Paris

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.

Limited spots (Maximum 8 participants)

Event Date: 22 November 2025

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Duration: 120 min)

Language: English

Location: YILEYE thé & atelier

131 Bd de Grenelle, 75015 Paris

More information about the event https://www.editionsalaya.com/ritualofcompassion

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