Bridging Eastern Spirituality to the West: What is “道”?
While Western and Eastern cultures may differ, they share deep-rooted connections. Particularly, the concept of “道” (pronounced as “dou” in Japanese) succinctly expresses the essence of Eastern spirituality. By delving deeply into this...
Healing with Colors
25 years ago, my mother suddenly passed away at the end of March. Although we were able to visit her at a hospital in Japan as a family from Switzerland, afterwards, the busyness of the funeral kept us occupied, and days passed by swiftly after returning to...
The Pathos of Things
The term “mono no aware” expresses the sentiment of “the transience and the beauty ofthings.” This concept is often referred to as “impermanence” in Western culture.The concept of mono no aware is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and philosophy. It is aphilosophy...