Zazen and the experience of "nothingness"
Zazen and the experience of "nothingness"
- In silence, everything is there -
The moment we are told to "don't think about anything," we find ourselves caught up in a whirlpool of thoughts. Zazen is a journey to look into that whirlpool and eventually let it go.
The "white space" and "silence" that WABISUKE values are not just decorations. They are the gateway to discovering the "nothingness" that lies deep within the soul. What is Zazen?
Zazen is a fundamental training method in Zen Buddhism. Straighten your back, regulate your breathing, and simply "sit." In this act, a world beyond words unfolds.
"Munen Muso" does not mean not thinking at all. Even if a thought comes to mind, don't get caught up in it, just let it flow, just like a leaf that has fallen onto the water and is gently carried away by the wind.
"Nothingness" is not emptiness but fullness
In Japanese culture, "nothingness" is not empty. It is a vessel that accepts everything and a source of possibility.
• The silence that pervades the Noh stage • The space contained in the seasonal words of haiku • The hint of emotion floating between waka poems
All of these things resonate because there is "nothingness."
Zazen is also not an act to gain something. Rather, by letting go, things that were previously invisible become visible. You feel as if your own outlines are gradually dissolving. Beyond that is a sense of oneness with the world.
The Resonance of WABISUKE and Zazen
WABISUKE's products and language always have a "white space" - a space where the viewer or user can find meaning through their own sensibilities.
Zazen, too, does not impose any meaning on people. It simply allows things to "be." This attitude resonates deeply with WABISUKE's brand philosophy.
For example, on a quiet morning, try sitting for a few minutes while drinking tea from a WABISUKE cup. Rather than trying to do something, simply savor the moment of "being." This time may be a luxury in the modern age.
Conclusion: In the silence, you are
Zazen can be practiced without any special space or equipment. It can be done on a tatami mat, a chair, or even in bed. The important thing is to take a little time to yourself in silence.
WABISUKE offers this "gift of silence." A moment when you suddenly stop in the midst of your busyness. There, there seems to be nothing, yet there is everything.