The practice of tea is intended to remove people from the struggles of everyday life
to enjoy a meditative meal and tea in aesthetic surroundings. The tea itself is meant
to raise the level of awareness to help participants focus on the beauty of the few
objects chosen to decorate the room: the implements used to make and serve tea, a
flower, an example of calligraphy, and perhaps a painting.
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Which phrase from the excerpt provides context for the meaning of aesthetic?
"..the struggles of everyday life."
O "...a meditative meal..."
"...the beauty of the few objects chosen to decorate the room."
O "...implements used to make and serve tea..."