The different facets of human beings
木漏れ日 | The sunlight shining through the trees | Komorebi
Komorebi is a japanese word composed of 3 key elements that reveal its definition : 木 (ko), 漏れ (more), and 日…
Μεράκι | Dedication | merâki
The concept derives from the Arabic and Turkish term "Merak" (Labor of love, to do somthing with pleasure) and is…
Σωφροσύνη| Temperance | sophrosyne
The Greek term σωφροσύνη (sophrosúnê) denotes a philosophical approach that exemplifies self-control, wisdom and moderation. Sophrosyne derives from the ancient…
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…
Ubuntu | Humanity
From the full of symbols bantu culture stands out the term Ubuntu, meaning in wider way “humanity”. It is often…
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 | Unchangeable serenity
Nyēin chān yēi recalls the image of a “peaceful, calm and untroubled” situation which was first…
侘寂 | Wabi-sabi
Since the 15th century, this concept has been inspiring people finding beauty in imperfections, as…
改善 | Continuous improvement | 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
Rta ऋतं, the cosmic order In the hinduist religion and indian philosophy, the concept of Ṛta…
The power of love
Mélanie & François | Vow Renewal | Chedi (Andermatt)
A Glam, Snowy Vow Renewal In Switzerland That Will Convince You To Plan Your Own…
Forelsket | To be enamored
The Norwegian and Danish tradition has an untranslatable word for the indescribable and strong euphoria…
