The different facets of human beings
Σωφροσύνη| Tempérance | sophrosyne
The Greek term σωφροσύνη (sophrosúnê) denotes a philosophical approach that exemplifies self-control, wisdom and moderation. Sophrosyne derives from the ancient…
Μεράκι | Dedication | merâki
Le concept dérive du terme arabe et turc «Merak» (dévouement, faire quelque chose avec plaisir) et est généralement appliqué à…
金継ぎ | Gold scars | kintsugi
金継ぎ (kintsugi) also known as 金繕い (kintsukuroi), recalls the japanese tradition and art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer.…
إنسان | Human | Insān
It is interesting to note that the Arabic word for human being is 'insan' which is derived from the word…
Full balance
ᖄᕐᑦᓯᓗᓂ | Stillness | qarrtsiluni
In the Inuit culture, the iñupiaq language has an untranslatable term referring to a traditional…
साधन | Sādhanā
It’s a practice which expresses "a means of accomplishing something", undertaken in the process of…
Nyēin chān yēi
Nyēin chān yēi recalls a image of a “peaceful, calm and untroubled” situation which was…
侘寂 | Wabi-sabi
Since the 15th century, this concept has been inspiring people finding beauty in imperfections, as…
改善 | Kaizen
It’s a Japanese concept, meaning "continuous improvement”. The real kaizen 改善 is a Chinese word that…
स्वधर्म | Svadharma
The colourful indian tradition tells us about the relevance of acting in a way in…
ऋतं | Order | Ṛta
In the hinduist religion and indian philosophy is crucial and continuously flashing the concept of…
