Tea Ceremony, Labyrinth & Sound at St.Augustine's Bell Tower

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Hosted by The Psychedelic Society
Activity Tea Ceremonies
Local group London
Enquiries to kat@soundmysterium.com
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★★★★★ So amazing! Beautiful. Relaxing. Healing. Transcendental” - Jake C

The event is limited to 6 participants only.

Meditation with ceremonial hei-cha or aged pu-erh tea and walking a candle-lit labyrinth in the atmospheric St.Augustine's Bell Tower, accompanied by shamanic drumming and old ritual singing bowls. An evening to touch mysterious depths of our human nature and its calling for harmony, well-being and peace.

St. Augustine Tower is the oldest building and landmark of Hackney. It can easily blur your perception of time, and when the weather is clear, it offers amazing views from the roof. To reach the top you will have to climb one hundred and thirty-five steps via the narrowing spiral stone stairway.

During our evening the tower will turn into a magical space to interact with the subtle realms of our existence and to reveal our interconnectedness with various phenomena around. Each room/floor will offer us a different experience one after another, up to the top of the tower.

 

There will be a tea room with a tea ceremony - meditative and beautiful ritual inspired by Tao and Zen. Sitting on the cushions on the floor we will slowly drink earthy tea, allowing the ceremonial drink to take us to the dimension of it's profound energy, and through the delicate sensory stimulation, we will try to explore it's ephemeral presence and a perception of ourselves.

On another floor there will be a labyrinth. In some old traditions, labyrinths and spirals were considered as sacred places that can shift the elemental energies and as portals between worlds. Unlike a maze labyrinth has only one path leading to the centre and back out again. It can be approached as a spiritual practice or meditation metaphorically related to walking our path in life. It gives the opportunity to observe ourselves, our patterns, approach to goals and facing various turns and curves on our path. Labyrinth walking can act as our guide offering some insights, lessons, answers, suggestions and can subtly show our purpose in life.

Climbing the spiral construction of the tower will double the experience of the labyrinth walk.. When you reach the centre of the labyrinth and later the top of the roof, allow yourself to be still for a moment and open to receive whatever you are given and whatever you have to learn.

 

Facilitator: Kat Bumbul/Sound Mysterium

Kat Bumbul is experienced sound healer (15 years), working with gongs, old Himalayan singing bowls, drums and her unique voice, also a ritualistic tea artist, creating tea meditations inspired by Chinese and Japanese ceremonies and Taoist and Zen philosophy. Kat studies and practices Siberian shamanism, Kashmiri shaiva tantra, mahamudra and Dao Yin Shu.

www.soundmysterium.com

 

The ceremony begins around 7pm. Please arrive between 6.45pm and 7pm. The venue has no bath room, it's a good idea to use one at McDonalds or public toilets next to the tower before the event.

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Feedback on Tea Ceremonies events

4.6/5 from 33 ratings
The Psychedelic Society's Tea Ceremonies hosted at St. Augustine's Bell Tower have received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Attendees describe the events as "a great experience, very unusual and wonderful" in an "incredible setting." The ceremonies are praised for being "thoughtfully curated and beautifully delivered," creating a profound, meditative experience that fosters awareness and mindfulness. Many highlight the unique and enchanting atmosphere of the historic tower, where the slow ticking of the clock and narrow spiral staircases complement the tea ritual. Participants express feelings of awe, healing, and a sense of transcendence, with several commenting that the experience is "hard to describe" and something one must "experience" to fully appreciate. Overall, the Tea Ceremonies are consistently lauded as exceptional, unforgettable events that offer a powerful, introspective journey for all who attend.
8 months ago
Such a beautiful and mystical experience. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to built a relationship with the silence.
11 months ago
Three of us attended the ceremony last night. It was a great experience, very unusual event in a very unusual and wonderful setting. It was really thoughtfully curated and beautifuly delivered. I would say wrap up warm, even though it was warm outside it was chilly in the belltower!
2 years ago
A very authentic tea ceremony experience. The whole process helps to foster awareness and mindful attention. If you’re looking to enjoy a meditation through the medium of tea, I couldn’t recommend this experience more!
2 years ago
3 years ago
A beautiful experience that builds wonderfully through the evening. It was wonderful to go at this time of year, feeling the setting sun throughout the ritual.
3 years ago
Wow, what a powerful evening of ceremony. Kat is a great facilitator and made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend for anyone looking to do some introspective work and wanting the space to slow down.
3 years ago
An unforgettable experience!
3 years ago
Very highly recommended. Much more than 'just' a tea ceremony, Kat has created a wonderful ceremony that really makes use of this incredible setting. St. Augustine's Tower is Hackney's oldest building, the left over tower of a demolished C13 church. The ceremony takes place over all the levels of building. The slow ticking of the tower's clock and the very narrow spiral stone staircase both play a role that complements and enhances the ceremony. Tea ceremonies invite you to be aware of your surroundings and the present moment. This is such a perfect place to do that.
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