22/05/2022
The 10 Japanese concepts. These may have similarity to our 16 kala’s of Chandra. We are learning in Chandrayana Tapa.
1. Omoiyari: embed compassion in your life, work, and product design.
2. Ikigai: live with purpose and passion.
3. Wabi-sabi: be grateful, see beauty in imperfection, and strive for excellence, not perfection.
4. Mottainai: embrace essentialism, and live sustainably.
5. Shin-Gi-Tai: keep a healthy body and a sound mind. They are the path to mastery.
6. Shu-Ha-Ri: learn the basics. Imitate, then innovate.
7. Kaizen: embrace change and strive for small and continuous improvements.
8. Mono no aware: detach from material things, outcomes, and old beliefs.
9. Omotenashi: give without expecting a reward. The world gives to the givers.
10. Ho-Ren-So: over-communicate. Report problems even if you don’t have an answer.
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