Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of Appreciating Every Moment

The Japanese Zen Buddhists were aware of life’s fleeting nature; every moment is unique and can never be re-experienced. The Zen tradition gave birth to the term Ichigo Ichie, which could be roughly translated to “once in a lifetime” or “this time only.”

Video: Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of Appreciating Every Moment

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00:00 Introduction

02:52 A short history

04:29 The power of the present moment

07:23 This, too, shall pass

10:50 The once-in-a-lifetime experience

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