In Japan, Okinawa is known as “The Land of the Immortals” due to its high volume of people who live to be over 100 years old. Most of Okinawa’s population functions independently into their late 90s. A reason for this feat could be the prefecture’s adherence to ikigai – or a Japanese philosophy that roughly […]
Tips for Creating a Spiritual Blog That Truly Inspires
Starting your own blog where you will write about philosophies of how the world works, about religion, about spiritual travels, and much more, can be extraordinarily rewarding. In this way, you can easily send your message to masses of people, to create communities around you and your ideas, and finally, to get paid for doing […]
Why A Spiritual Retreat Is Essential To Your Well-being
The next time you’re planning to go on a vacation, why not take a spiritual retreat? Skip the crowd that flock to the beaches and bars and escape from the noise and clutter of your everyday life. Seek a haven where you can reclaim serenity and inner peace surrounded by silence and nature. Spiritual retreats […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the Religious Symbols of Japan
Japan is a universally reverent country, with a deep religious history and a long tradition of respect for gods and men alike. You’ll find a rich tapestry of religious traditions including Shintoism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism alongside smaller folk religious traditions. This rich tapestry of spirituality is expressed through a broad vocabulary of religious symbols […]
Is There a Difference Between Religion and Spirituality?
With an estimated 4,200 religions in existence today, it’s understandable why many people are confused about religion and spirituality. While some consider one to be different from the other, the others believe they are just one and the same. By definition, religion refers to one’s belief in God or gods. It can also mean a […]
Three Simple Ways to Achieve a Zen State of Mind
A lot of rituals and traditions from Eastern cultures are designed to help humans achieve a state of peace and awareness in the present moment. This state is familiarly known as Zen or a Zen state of mind. It may seem like an easy thing to do – to be peaceful in the present moment, […]
