Tag: Philosophy

The Life-Changing Philosophy of Danshari

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LikeDanshari: Beyond Tidying – A Path to Simplicity and Freedom The global phenomenon sparked by Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has brought the power of decluttering into the spotlight.Yet, in Japan, another philosophy exists that focuses on letting go of physical possessions to achieve mental freedom: Danshari. In this article, we’ll explore…
The Aesthetics of Mujōkan: The Japanese Spirit

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LikeWhat is Mujōkan? The Precious Radiance Within a Fleeting World In this post, I want to explore mujōkan (無常感), a sense of transience that has become a core aesthetic for the Japanese people, deeply influenced by Zen and Buddhist thought. The beginning and the end, prosperity and decline, life and death – everything in this…

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