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From Ikigai to Wabi-Sabi: 8 Japanese Philosophies for Purposeful Living
Every culture has its own unique array of ideologies, and learning about those outside our own can help us form a more vivid and nuanced worldview. It’s similar to the idea that expanding our vocabulary to include words from other languages can translate into richer and more diverse emotional experiences. In Japan — where Shintoism, Zen Buddhism, and Confucianism have long shaped society — many ancient philosophies are deeply enshrined in daily life. Several of them share common tenets, emphasizing themes like simplicity, harmony, acceptance, and intentionality. Click below for eight Japanese life lessons, from ikigai to wabi-sabi, that we can all apply in pursuit of a more intentional existence.
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