5 Japanese Concepts to Live by (Philosophies for life)

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Published 2022-01-20
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.

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All Comments (21)
  • @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.
  • @zenutopia2k708
    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.
  • @WisdominQuotes
    "Youth soon ages, but learning is slow to achieve." ~~Japanese proverb
  • @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.
  • @lovealways2609
    Japanese culture has so much cool style and interesting way of looking at things.
  • @James-lb7yd
    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.
  • 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
  • @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
  • @AngelFlores_133
    This channel is a God send! Absolutely love the content you guys publish.
  • @johnmike1771
    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
  • We extremely need to do this everywhere 🖤 Thank you as always for another beautiful video.
  • @iam_nyj
    Its not only the concepts, but also how you've presented it! :)
  • @namanydv_garud
    These are beautiful 💖🌸 Some depends on situation, but we can improvise them and our life according to us.😊