All in Silence - Zen Living

by kataokatetsuya

Everything in Silence - The Zen Way of Life

One morning, in front of a steaming bowl of tea, I suddenly had a moment where my mind was brought to the present.
It felt like the door to the world of Zen had gently opened.

Zen is not a special knowledge or technique.
It is a way of life that deeply savors the act of "just being."


What is Zen?

Zen is a teaching within Buddhism that values ​​"tranquility of mind."
By sitting in meditation, regulating our breathing, and letting go of our thoughts, we come into contact with our true selves.

But Zen isn't just for sitting.
When cleaning, making tea, talking with someone...
Every moment can be a Zen practice.


Tea and Zen: The Aesthetics of Silence

Tea ceremony and Zen are deeply connected.
The phrase "ichigo ichie" (one chance, one encounter) conveys respect for this present moment.
This resonates with the Zen concept of "mindlessness."

The arrangement of the tea room, the words on the hanging scroll, the serenity of the moss in the garden...
Everything speaks of "beauty without words."


To the young people: Zen is not difficult

Zen seems kind of difficult.
Some people may think so.

But put your phone down and take a deep breath.
The sound of the wind, the birds singing, and the murmurs of the heart gradually fade away.
That was the beginning of Zen.

Zen is also about "playfulness in silence."
It doesn't have to be perfect.
But if you can just enjoy the present, that's enough.


What Zen Gives Us

• Light in the midst of doubt: The ability to live with questions rather than searching for answers.
• Sensitivity to beauty: A gaze that finds deep meaning in ordinary scenery.
• Dialogue with yourself: A journey back to yourself, not to become someone else.



WABISUKE and Zen - Designing tranquility

At WABISUKE, we incorporate the spirit of Zen into our designs.
Color, shape, words - everything values ​​"white space" and "resonance."

I want young people to experience the serenity of Zen.
It's a small light that helps you regain your sense of self in the midst of busy days.



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