#japanese philosophy

[augment-techs]

#web weaving #Eugene Skull Skullovitch #boom! comics power rangers #helluva boss #shattered grid #Ranger Slayer one-shot #go go power rangers #japanese philosophy #spongebob time cards #woyote #watership down graphic novel #the last unicorn graphic novel #crow time webtoons #fantasia 200 #the chronicles of narnia #latin phrases #butterfly weed #carnelian gem #theme: one realm or the other; mighty morphin orange is Skull

[redsamuraiii]

My Travel Diary : The Postcard Seller in Kyoto

Got this beautiful postcards at a little stall by the roadside near the entrance to the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama.

Seller is a kind man looks to be in his 50s. He explains that the lovely drawings are his wife who spent years learning to draw as a hobby. She got sick recently and retired but she continues to share her love of drawing and her country with tourists like me.

He was enthusiastic and put tremendous effort to speak English. My Japanese is still a work in progress and I was a little embarrassed to speak in Japanese but was touched by his story. It’s one of the things that motivate me to learn Japanese so I could speak to the locals.

He thanked me for buying his postcards and the last sentence was what got me, “Thank you for loving my country. Hope to see you again.” After which he proceeded to show me the direction to the Bamboo Forest and bow in gratitude before he returned to his stall.

It’s one of the many encounters in Japan that I will remember for life. Their sense of hospitality or Omotenashi, where they go above and beyond for their guests will always amazed me. They take pride in their job no matter how “trifle” or “unglamorous” it may seem to others.

Something I wish people in my own country would understand. Sadly, we are still being judged by what we do, based on personal experience working as a delivery rider when I hit rock bottom in life. My “peers” used to say “how long are you going to work this job”?

While in Japan, they would say, “it’s a good job where you send food to busy and hungry people”. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you can be proud of your job. Keep doing what you are doing. Others will always judge you no matter what job you do.

#travel diary #japan #kyoto #arashiyama #japan trip #japan travel #life lesson #japanese philosophy #japanese hospitality #omotenashi #japanese art #story time #bamboo forest

[japanwords]

侘寂 (wa-bi-sa-bi) "beauty in imperfection"

#japan #japanese #japanese culture #kanji #japanese language #japanese langblr #wabisabi #japaneseart #japaneseartwork #japanesequotes #書道 #japanese philosophy

[crazyfox-archives]

A stone-sculpted image of Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva (如意輪観音菩薩) on the grounds of Han’nyaji Temple (般若寺) in Nara

Photo by Matsumoto Zen’ya (松本善也), 1955

Image from the photography collection of the Nara Prefectural Library

#buddhist art #如意輪観音菩薩 #如意輪観音 #nyoirin kannon #観音菩薩 #観音 #kannon #avalokitesvara #石仏 #sekibutsu #奈良市 #nara #buddhist temple #般若寺 #hannyaji #japanese philosophy #松本善也 #matsumoto zenya #historic photo #vintage photography

[motivationxforlife]

"Truth is found in the way. The way is found in nature. Nature is found within yourself, and yourself is found in the way." - Miyamoto Musashi

#bushido #samurai #warrior way #japanese philosophy #inspiration #motivation #truth #nature #self discovery #personal growth #mental toughness #quotestoliveby #mentaltoughness #mindfullness #self awareness #balance #inner peace #wisdom

[onigiriforears]

日本の歴史366 Day 50

2月19日 Summary:

Ooshio Heihachirou is a Japanese philosopher who built upon the teachings of Confucianism. While his beliefs in the trascendence of life and death are discussed, he's also well-known for his role in leading the rebellion against the Tokugawa shogunate during the Tenpo Crisis. Despite actually being an assistant to the Tokugawa shogunate, he also encouraged the masses to rise up against the government to show their displeasure with the great famine that was overtaking the land, as many were dying from starvation. Ultimately, his rebellion was a failure and resulted in him setting himself and his son on fire.

Vocab beneath the break:

大塩平八郎 おおしお へいはちろう Ooshio Heihachirou (Japanese philosopher; a well-known leader in the rebellion against the Tokugawa shogunate)

乱 らん revolt; rebellion; war

起きる おきる to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen; to take place

庶民 しょみん commoners; common people; ordinary people; the masses

不足 ふそく insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; lack; scarcity; deficit

飢え死に(する) うえじに(する) (death from) starvation; starving to death​

奉行所 ぶぎょうしょ magistrate's office​

元 もと former; previous; ex-; past

与力 よりき members of the samurai class of feudal Japan who were either helpers or assistants

反乱 はんらん insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising

起こす おこす to cause; to bring about; to lead to; to trigger; to give rise to; to create; to start; to begin to

救民 きゅうみん disaster relief

旗を揚げる はたをあげる to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army

商人 しょうにん merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper

襲う おそうto attack; to assail; to make an assault; to strike; to hunt down

大砲 たいほう cannon; gun; artillery

火矢 ひや fire arrow; incendiary arrow

放つ はなつ to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot

役所 やくしょ government office; public office; seat of local government

上司 じょうし one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups​

大飢饉 だいききん great famine; severe famine

状況 じょうきょうstate of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances

有効 ゆうこう valid; effective​

結果的 けっかてき concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)

刀 かたな katana; sword (esp. Japanese single-edged)

自殺 じさつ suicide

農作物 のうさくぶつ crops; agricultural produce

#shay's taking notes #japanese history 366 #japanese history #vocab #japanese culture #japanese figures #japanese language #japanese #learn japanese #study japanese #jpnstudynet #studyblr #langblr #japanese langblr #philosophy #japanese philosophy #japanese philosopher

[lostintime-liketearsinrain]

How I've been spending my evening so far…. Dog sitting Pip at mine while the family are out for the night, watching movies and finally getting round to pollyfilling my broken mirror and painting it gold in the style of Kintsugi! This art form appeals to me a lot as it's about highlighting the imperfections, that something broke can be repaired and be reused again! I can relate to that philosophy in a lot of ways, being imperfect, being broken but always working to improve myself!

It'll be a wonderful focal piece above my radiator at the entranceway and something I can be proud of creating!

#personal #kintsugi #kintsugi art #japanese philosophy #Japanese kintsugi #upcycle #upcycling #new home project 2023 #renovation #home art #artwork #physical art #my doggo #home 2023

[alephskoteinos]

The worst thing about the samurai is that they devoted everything towards obedience and loyalty to their master. When I think about the idea of the freedom of action that comes from the death drive they embraced, I think "imagine what they could be without obedience".

When reading the Hagakure, you get many expressions of the idea of death, meditation upon death, or to live as if you are already dead, as the key to unlimited freedom of action. The way of the samurai is even more broadly described as "desperation" or even "insanity". There's even a section where Tsunemoto talks about people who were brave and rowdy because they had "vitality", versus people who were gentle because they lacked it, but the latter was not inferior to the former because they would still be "crazy to die".

But the only thing is, in the context of Bushido, all of that is wrapped in the idea that this was all meant to facilitate total obedience to master. The samurai had to act instantaneously so as to fulfill the commands of their lord without faltering.

What I'm saying is, imagine if you could have something of what the Hagakure hints at, in terms of how it figures full mental freedom of action, but in pursuit of the fulfillment of an anarchist insurrectionary agent rather than cultivating complete obedience to any lord?

#japanese philosophy #samurai #hagakure #warriors #insurrectionary anarchism

[roamwithahungryheart]

Here's a little description of Kintsugi for anyone who was left wanting to know more -

"Kintsugi can relate to the Japanese philosophy of mushin (無心, "no mind"), which encompasses the concepts of non-attachment, acceptance of change, and fate as aspects of human life. Also mono no aware, a compassionate sensitivity, or perhaps identification with, [things] outside oneself."

Make of that what you will.

#Ted Lasso #Ted Lasso s3 #ted lasso speculation #kintsugi #mushin #mono no aware #Japanese philosophy

[viiprincipium]

The Power Within: Reflections on Miyamoto Musashi’s Wisdom

In a world overflowing with self-help books, life coaches, and influencers telling us the “secrets” to success, a 17th-century Japanese swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, has an enduring wisdom that cuts through the noise. He once said, “There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek…

View On WordPress

#enduring wisdom #external vs internal growth #five rings #harnessing inner power #inner potential #intrinsic strength #introspection #Japanese philosophy #martial arts wisdom #Miyamoto Musashi #personal development #self-growth #self-help insights #self-reflection #self-reliance #tapping potential

[fastlane-freedom]

Embracing Imperfection: Exploring Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese Philosophy

In a world driven by perfectionism and the pursuit of flawlessness, there exists a serene philosophy that celebrates imperfection and transience. Originating from Japan, Wabi-Sabi is more than just an aesthetic concept; it’s a way of life that invites us to find beauty in the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Through this blog, we delve into the depths of Wabi-Sabi, understanding its…

View On WordPress

#acceptance #authentic relationships #creative expression #gratitude #imperfection #japanese philosophy #mindful consumption #mindfulness #naturalness #practicing wabi-sabi #principles of wabi-sabi #simplicity #slow living #stress reduction #sustainable living #tranquility #wabi-sabi #zen buddhism

[redsamuraiii]

The Most Beautiful Archer in Japan | The Art of Concentration

#kyudo #japanese archery #martial arts #japan #japanese culture #japanese art #japanese tradition #japanese philosophy

[japanwords]

改善 (kai-zen) “continuous improvement”

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning “change for the better” or “continuous improvement.” It is the Japanese business philosophy of continuously improving operations. Kaizen sees improvement in productivity as a gradual and methodical process.

The kaizen concept asserts that there is no perfect end. Everything can be improved upon, and all employees must strive to evolve and innovate constantly. 

#japan #Japanese #Japaneseart #learning Japanese #japanese langblr #kanji #calligraphy #japanese calligraphy #japanese art #japanese philosophy #inspiration #motivation #inspiring quotes #書道 #書道アート

[crazyfox-archives]

A pamphlet from the Motoori Norinaga Commemorative Museum (本居宣長記念館) in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, a museum dedicated to the city’s preeminent Nativist scholar Motoori Norinaga (本居宣長) (1730-1801), featuring images of his historically preserved home above, the outside of the museum below, and Norinaga’s self-portrait at the age of 44 to the right

Acquired at the museum February 27, 1994

#三重県 #mie prefecture #松阪市 #matsusaka #japanese philosophy #国学 #kokugaku #本居宣長 #motoori norinaga #self portrait #本居宣長記念館 #motoori norinaga kinenkan #本居宣長旧宅 #motoori norinaga kyutaku #pamphlet #ephemera #printed ephemera #paper ephemera #crazyfoxarchives

[jaideepkhanduja]

Explore 'Ikigai' by Hector Garcia: Discover the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life #TBRChallenge #bookchatter @Blogchatter

Living Longer and Happier: Unveiling the Japanese Secret of Ikigai In the quest for longevity and happiness, many cultures have explored various paths, but few have developed as compelling an approach as the Japanese concept of ikigai. Translating roughly to “a reason for being,” ikigai is a philosophy that intertwines one’s passion, mission, vocation, and profession, suggesting that the…

View On WordPress

#Book Reviews #Francesc Miralles #happiness #Healthy Living #Hector Garcia #Ikigai #Ikigai Book #Japanese Culture #Japanese Philosophy #Life Fulfillment #Life Purpose #longevity #Longevity Tips #Mindfulness #Mindfulness Reading #Okinawa Lifestyle #Okinawa Secrets #Self-Care #Self-Improvement Books #wellness #Wellness Guides

[designwdrash]

Trying to set mood for the board. #moodboarding

#aesthetic #beauty #moodboard #flat lay #wabisabi #japanese philosophy #co working spaces