Why “Empty Mind” in Japan Is Not Empty at All Ridley sat quietly in a Zen temple garden in Kyoto.He had joined a short Zazen session for visitors.The monk said, “Empty your mind.” Ridley tried. He tried not to think.He tried not to judge.He tried not to try. Soon, he...
Why does a broken bowl become more precious in Japan? Ridley stood in front of a small tea bowl in a museum in Kyoto.It was cracked — yet covered with gold. “Why is this broken bowl displayed like treasure?”he whispered. Beside him, Nazonazo-san smiled gently....
Sometimes, a single Zen word reminds us of somethingwe already knew… but often forget. Today’s whisper is mujō — impermanence. Zen Riddle Zen Riddle:If everything is always changing,why do we feel surprised when it actually does? Cultural Unpack In...
