5 Japanese Concepts to Live by (Philosophies for life)

Japanese culture is filled with different concepts and philosophies about life. They teach us how to lead more peaceful and fulfilling lives. It's no secret that the people of Japan have the longest life expectancy and while diet is a major contributing factor, their approach towards life is also attributed to this.

This video contains 5 Japanese concepts I felt were the most applicable to our own lives however there are many more which I would encourage you to find out about. Rather than seeing achieving large goas as the key to fulfilment they see small day to day pleasure accumulated as true happiness.

[Beijaxol]

What I appreciate about Japanese culture is the way they demonstrate the essence of their values in everything they do. They never brag, or put other cultures down; they present themselves with excellence, grace and dignity.

[zenutopiak]

TIMESTAMPS

(1) 0:03 Ikigai a reason for being, a sense of purpose.
(2) 1:37 Wabi-Sabi acceptance and appreciation for imperfection.
(3) 3:20 Mottaini waste nothing.
(4) 4:17 Gaman enduring the seemingly unbearable, with patience and dignity.
remaining calm/stoic/non-reactive in the midst of chaos. Tolerance.
5:08 Zazen sitting meditation.
(5) 5:38 Mono No Aware awareness of the impermanent/transient nature of things.

[AnirudhMittal]

Japanese philosophies are one of a kind, and things of beauty!

[thelastminutetrade]

Who else love Japanese traditional methods nd techniques 😍😍

[bestquotescollections]

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.”
Khalil Gibran

[계란-zv]

This civilization's wisdom is on another level

[PatrickGraven]

Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning "a reason for being." According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai. Finding it requires a deep and often lengthy search of self discovery and reflection. The word "ikigai" is usually used to indicate the source of value in one's life and the things that make one's life worthwhile.

[lovealways]

Japanese culture has so much cool style and interesting way of looking at things.

[James-lbyd]

My favorite Japanese expression is: Ikidakimasu. From my understanding, it not only is saying 'grace' before a meal, but being grateful for the infinite causes and conditions that have come together to make the meal possible.

[sudheeshmohan]

6:14 "The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life." - Katsumoto

[WisdominQuotes]

"Youth soon ages, but learning is slow to achieve."
~~Japanese proverb

[colethynne]

The Japanese have such an incredible culture. Some of the most talented, interesting, and hardest working people ok earth. I hope to visit this extraordinary place one day

[mariammsayeed]

The book was amazing too. Finished it in one sitting & I must admit it opened my brain to many things that I didn’t know about. A must read.

[AngelFlores_]

This channel is a God send! Absolutely love the content you guys publish.

[kristandagley]

We extremely need to do this everywhere 🖤 Thank you as always for another beautiful video.

[johnmike]

Gaman and wabi-sabi is the home hitters for me instead we should love ourselves but strive to improve ourselves and to be calm in bad situations and patient through it and through those we learn and grow

[sachindaga]

Such beautiful practices to cope up with daily challenges.. 🙏🙏

[iam_nyj]

Its not only the concepts, but also how you've presented it! :)

[v.ndeadd]

This made me fall more in love with the japanese culture.

[reshmasundarrajan]

Wow! this is the nick of time video touched me to the core of ❤️ 🍁