Once upon a time there was a temple called Morinji on the island of Japan. The abbot of this temple was quite fond of tea and took great delight in making it every day.

    One day the abbot bought a new tea kettle, one that was so beautiful and well-shaped that he could not wait to return to the temple and use it.

    "It is certainly a fine kettle," he said to himself as he turned it around in his hands. "I must quickly invite some guests over and share its beauty."