Japanese spirituality

The word “zen” originates from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word “chán,” which itself is derived from the Sanskrit word “dhyāna,” meaning meditation. Zen is both a school of Buddhism and a philosophy that emphasizes mindfulness, meditation, and the direct experience of enlightenment. In Zen Buddhism, the practice of meditation, or “zazen,” is central. Practitioners sit in silent meditation, focusing on the breath and being fully present in the moment. This practice is not just…

One philosophy that has inspired the publishing of our first poetry book "Back to Earth" is the Japanese concept of #kintsugi.

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Amaterasu Ōhirume-no-Mikoto is the Shinto goddess of the sun and the current ruler of the High Plane of Heaven. She was treated as the most sacred of all shinto deities and is said to be a direct ancestor of the Japanese Imperial dynasty. Her name, Amaterasu, means "(that which) illuminates Heaven." Her shrine is at Ise. Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess who rules over the High Plain of Heaven. Amaterasu is the daughter of Izanami and Izanagi whom the latter chose her to be the new ruler…

“Kokoro” is a Japanese word that translates to “heart”, “mind” or “spirit”, and is often used to express emotions and feelings. We believe that creating products with Kokoro (heart) is the key to making something special. By infusing each of your treasures with Kokoro, we ensure that you receive a product that is not only beautiful but also meaningful. We hope that our treasures will bring you a touch of Japanese culture and spirit into your life.🇯🇵💫

8 titles of Zen, the Sword, Color, Noh, Sumo, the Seal, Haiku and Verse make up the series “Japanesque”, first published as a photo book in 1970. Having been brought up in “post-war” years with the sudden influx of American culture, and the increasing rejection of Japanese culture Narahara claimed that as a photographer the concept of Japan was a subject which he could not move his index finger to take. For Narahara, Japan was like a reflection in a mirror, a mysterious, untouchable form.