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…
Ubuntu
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
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…
