Tag: Zen
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The Life-Changing Philosophy of Danshari
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…
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Kamon: Unique Japanese Symbols Woven from History and Design
LikeKamon, Another Unique Japanese Symbol In recent years, you may have seen an increase in the popularity of Japanese kanji T-shirts as fashion items overseas.This phenomenon demonstrates how the visual appeal of language is enjoyed across borders.But Japan has an even more historical and unique set of symbols, different from kanji.These are kamon, or Japanese…
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Western vs. Japanese Mindfulness: A Tool for Results or a Way of Life?
LikeTrue stillness begins when we forget the word “mindfulness” In today’s fast-paced world, it’s almost impossible to go a day without hearing the word “mindfulness.”As we’re constantly bombarded with information and tasks, our minds often become scattered – a state of “mindlessness.”This leads to common mental health challenges like stress and a lack of focus.As…
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The Aesthetics of Mujōkan: The Japanese Spirit
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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Two “Paths” Woven into Japanese Culture: Buddhism and Zen
LikeIs There Truly a “Difference” Between Buddhism and Zen? “What’s the difference between Buddhism and Zen?”This is a fundamental question many foreigners ask, and it’s likely one that many Japanese people would find difficult to answer.In our daily lives in Japan, Buddhism is often associated with the end of life – funerals and graves –…
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