A mechanism for the sustainable inheritance of values ​​learned from the "Do(Way)" of Japanese culture //Summary - Level-C2// The "way" (道) in Japanese culture emphasizes mastering skills through repetitive practice of forms without immed…

What is the difference between the two gods who protect the land, "Ujigami" and "Chinju"? The history and role of the gods who protect the region 1)When people face difficulties, they have been seen to ask for help from gods throughout his…

What Is Postmodernism? //Summary - Level-C2// Postmodernism emerged in the 1960s as a critique of modernism's core values: objective truth, reason, and human progress. French postmodernists challenged modernism's focus on universal truths,…

Cherry Blossom in Full Bloom at Senso-ji Temple, by Utagawa Toyokuni Ⅲ (1786 - 1865) * Senso-ji Templehttps://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3001.html Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in A…

The richness of nothingness //Summary - Level-C2// In Zen, "nothingness" is not a void or negation but a profound, creative force that embodies infinite potential. This concept transcends existence and non-existence, symbolising Buddha's N…

The Garden of Epicurus in ancient Athens — the home for Epicureanism, in which Epicurus (341 - 270 BCE) and his followers discussed philosophy, and lived lives of tranquility. Epicureanism defined: Philosophy is a form of therapy *** Epicu…

Bernie Sanders Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #450Bernie Sanders is a US Senator from Vermont and a two-time presidential candidate. Here's a more detailed and precise summary of Lex Fridman's interview with Bernie Sanders (Podcast #450),…

The ultimate mystery of humanity: what is "language"? A Japanese philosopher gives a "surprising answer." 1)Since the Meiji Restoration, Japanese philosophers have been struggling with this question. They have been pondering what "language…

Therapist Reacts to THE BOY AND THE HERON //Summary - Level-C2// A therapist discusses the film "The Boy and the Heron," highlighting its powerful portrayal of grief, dissociation, and emotional processing. The conversation explores themes…

6 'Harmony Habits' that dramatically change a blurred mood Refreshing and stress management methods learned from Buddhism 1)Negative emotions such as anger, impatience, jealousy, anxiety and regret come naturally and cannot be stopped. How…

1. Searching for cows (jingyū): Searching for cows一、尋牛（じんぎゅう）：牛を探している 2. Finding tracks (Kenseki): Finding cow footprints 二、見跡（けんせき）：牛の足跡を見つける 3. Seeing cows (kengyū): Finally finding cows 三、見牛 (…

What kind of religion is Hinduism? We'll explain it in a super easy-to-understand way! 1)Hinduism is the third most followed religion in the world.In India, with a population of 1.3 billion, about 80% of the population is said to be Hindu.…

Time doesn't exist! What is the truth of the world that physicists have discovered?! //Summary - Level-C2// Physicists question the existence of time, suggesting it may be an illusion rather than a constant reality. While ancient cultures …

[Classic Book] Zen and Japanese Culture | Suzuki Daisetsu: "People who succeed don't try hard." - Learning from Japan's greatest Buddhist philosopher, the essence of Zen and Eastern thought - //SUMMARY// The article provides a detailed exp…

Five memory hacks to make you smarter //SUMMARY// The article "Five Memory Hacks to Make You Smarter" provides practical strategies to improve student memory retention. Here are the five main study strategies, along with their correspondin…

Why has Buddhism been accepted in Japan so far? The message of 'emptiness' embedded in our roots Since the Meiji Restoration, Japanese philosophers have struggled. They have considered what "words," "body," "nature," and "society and natio…

The gut is said to be the "second brain," but it may actually be the "first brain." Points out the main reasons why the gut is called the 'second brain':It has its neural network. The gut has around 100 million neurons, second only to the …

What Is Consciousness? Scientists are beginning to unravel a mystery that has long vexed philosophers. Consciousness is everything you experience. It is the tune stuck in your head, the sweetness of chocolate mousse, the throbbing pain of …

About religion in Taiwan - What religion do Taiwanese believe in? Info) A significant characteristic of Taiwan is its syncretic nature. According to data released by the U.S. State Department in 2003, nearly 80% of the total population of …

Japanese people are "too ignorant of the fear of capitalism."Marxism is entirely different from that of the Soviet Union and China. A)1)Japanese people dislike the words "socialism" and "Marx". However, according to Kohei Saito, an associa…

Kenichiro Mogi's views on qualia and artificial consciousness: Anyone who says the human mind can be easily transferred to a robot is a "fake". //Summary - Level-C2// Kenichiro Mogi, a neuroscientist, discusses in his book "Qualia and Arti…

[Viktor Frankl(1905 - 1997)] Even when you feel hopeless, there is still meaning to living. The life and thoughts of the psychiatrist and author of "Man's Search For Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy (Japanese Title: Night and Fog)" …

Thomas Mann on the artist vs the state Thomas Mann(1875-1955)OverviewBorn: June 6, 1875 · Lübeck [now Schleswig-Holstein], GermanyDied: August 12, 1955, · Kilchberg, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland (sclerosis of the arteries of the legs) Mini B…

"Displays are full of advertising" and "Even if civilisation collapses, you can still read paper books" are reasons why British elites' don't read books as e-books'.From "The best education provided by British elite schools" #2by Joe Norma…

Volume 1184: 'The effects of attunement, the horror of it', 4 Apr 2024 [Daily Tube Chief Diary and Breath Meditation]. //Summary - Level-C2// In an insightful lecture by Kono Youki-Teacher at a temple, participants explored the profound co…

Wellness is a billion-dollar cult. Now I see through it: The clean-living Instagrammer who learned to let go.What happened when one lifestyle influencer started eating what she liked? //Summary - Level-C2// Lee Tilghman, once a prominent w…

Paternalism Paternalism:What is paternalism? According to Kojien, paternalism is the idea that, for the benefit of another person, one should interfere with and restrict the other person's life and actions, regardless of the person's wishe…

People can connect with "infinity" by deciding what to do next. //Summary - Level-C2// Engaging with "infinity" through life's decisions involves mastering a state of flow by utilizing NEXT Action Prediction, Choice, and Execution, mirrori…

What is the meaning of life for you? Kenichiro Mogi reveals the secret to a long and happy life. 1)What is the meaning of life? If you were asked this question, many people would find it difficult to answer. This book, "IKIGAI: The Secret …

Sandwich Man goes to Hiroshima Hospital! Hospital Radio Highlights Interview Hospital Radio ~Hiroshima Red Cross/Atomic Bomb Hospital Edition~ 2024.2.24 1)"Hospital Radio" is a documentary about Sandwich Man, who opens a radio station in a…