In our tradition we use these kanji:
Wabi = Quiet
Sabi = Lonely
In some traditions they use the kanji of rusty for Sabi.
Sensei says Wabi Sabi means Rustic Elegance.
Wabi Sabi, though, can't really be defined. We call this undefinable aspect ai mai.
Ai Mai = Vague or undefinable.
Wabi Sabi is used to teach Mujo.
Mujo = Impermanence. Everything changes. Everything is born, lives, decays, and dies.
Wabi Sabi is the acceptance, even the embracing, of this fact that everything will one day pass. This melancholy lonely feeling is Wabi Sabi. We embrace the flaw that remains even though we polished to perfection. We embrace all that really is and love it.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment