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Edo Japan, also known as the Tokugawa period —named after the dynasty that ruled the country during that long interval— is an era in Japanese history that spans from 1603 to 1868, when Japan was forced to open up to the world and, as a result, to modernize.
Happiness—much broader and deeper than temporary joy or satisfaction—seems to be, in many ways, a decision. At its heart lies the perception and the belief that our life has a purpose, together with a deep acceptance of life as it is. And we must not forget the great secret that holds everything together: gratitude.
Shinto, known in Japanese as Shintō (神道), “the way of the kami,” is Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition. More than a religion in the Western sense, Shinto is a way of life deeply rooted in the land, the culture, and the sensitivity of the Japanese people.
When we say Ichi-go Ichi-e, we evoke the ephemeral beauty of the present moment—something deeply present in the Japanese Hanami, the celebration of cherry blossoms, as well as in Zen practice, meditation, and mindfulness.
Mount Kurama, located north of Kyoto, is a place shrouded in mysticism and legends that date back to ancient times.
I have been learning and deepening my understanding of the arts of Sumi-e painting and Shodō oriental calligraphy for some time. A demanding, disciplined path, and at the same time,…
Life, in its purest essence, is a constant cycle of change, an endless flow of seasons that come and go. In Japanese, the word Kisetsu means “seasons,” but its meaning extends beyond mere climatic changes.
In 2015, I decided to offer the Reiki Master training for my students in Japan. When I first visited Japan that summer, I could not have imagined returning almost every…
In the heart of the 19th century, Japan remained in relative isolation under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. However, the rest of the world was moving at a breakneck…
Shintoism, the ancient indigenous religion of Japan, stands as a powerful force that has shaped Japanese cosmology and culture throughout the centuries. Its name, derived from the Japanese word “shinto,”…
Yin and Yang, fundamental concepts in Chinese philosophy, represent the opposing and complementary forces found in all things in the universe. Originating from ancient Chinese cosmology, this iconic symbol of…
