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Equanimity: The Importance of Maintaining Calm During Times of Panic, as Taught by Eastern Philosophy

by | May 9, 2024 | Japanese Philosophy | 0 Comments

This is a story from when I traveled from Switzerland to France by car, a journey of 4-5 days. As we were running low on gas, we decided to refuel at a rest stop on the highway just before entering France. However, we encountered an incredibly long line of cars...
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Bridging Eastern Spirituality to the West: What is “道”?

by | April 22, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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 "道" and elucidating its...
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Healing with Colors

by | April 1, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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The Pathos of Things

by | February 24, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Investing Pension Fund Asset in Switzerland

by | February 3, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

This is a topic about pensions that we often get asked about. Knowing about investing your pension fund assets will brighten your future. Change your job Lose your job Getting independent Stop working, such as baby break  Retirement ? Answer: When you terminate your...
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Save taxes when you leave Switzerland

by | February 3, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Expats hit tax bills as high hundreds of thousands of francs after leaving Switzerland. When retuning to their countries, expats are frequently taxed again on pension fund assets accumulated in Switzerland, at rates that can reach up 60 %. But there is a way around...
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気・Ki・Qi

by | January 22, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Qi is power, energy, or Chi in Chinese. Originally a concept that originated in ancient China, it refers to the movement of "invisible energy" in the world. The concept of chi still has a great influence on the way we think and judge things in Japan. There are many...
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Unlocking Your Life’s Purpose: Discovering the Path to Your Ikigai – Part 2

by | September 12, 2023 | Japanese Philosophy, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Welcome to the second part of our blog post on unlocking your Ikigai. In the first part, we explored practical steps to uncover your purpose. Now, we'll delve deeper into creating a visual representation of your Ikigai and devising a plan to bring it to life. I'll...
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Unlocking Your Life’s Purpose: Discovering the Path to Your Ikigai – Part 1

by | September 1, 2023 | Japanese Philosophy, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In our last blog post we spoke about the difference of Western & Eastern Philosophy. Today, we dive a little deeper into the meaning and practice of Ikigai. In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, finding our true purpose can provide a sense of...
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Western Philosophy vs Eastern Philosophy: What’s the Difference?

by | March 20, 2023 | Japanese Philosophy, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Western & Eastern philosophy differ in ethics & concept of self. Western emphasizes individualism, while Eastern values community.

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