http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/04/13/wabi-sabi-translating-the-beauty-in-imperfection/ Beyond Words explores our experiences with language, culture, and the world through our day-to-day interactions. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/04/13/wabi-sabi-translating-the-beauty-in-imperfection/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 What is the word for… everything we could ever hope to experience? « Part-broken, Part-whole Linguistic Whoredom Tue, 31 May 2011 14:39:50 +0000 http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/?p=2002#comment-1871 [...] Japanese, for example, have a word, or rather, a concept called Wabi-Sabi, which refers to beauty in imperfection. It reflects on an intuitive way of living that emphasizes [...] [...] Japanese, for example, have a word, or rather, a concept called Wabi-Sabi, which refers to beauty in imperfection. It reflects on an intuitive way of living that emphasizes [...]

]]> http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/04/13/wabi-sabi-translating-the-beauty-in-imperfection/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 Serendipitous Travelling Continued because of Serendipity Rules « Meaning To Life Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:13:42 +0000 http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/?p=2002#comment-1054 [...] Japanese (nicely striking serendipitously at the very heart of 'Meaning to Life'): Wabi-Sabi – this is a compound word with a long history, and carries a lot of meaning. Put succinctly, it's a way of living that emphasizes finding beauty in imperfection, and accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. For more extensive background on this sorter of the wheat from the chaff at Japanese parties please take a look at Wabi-Sabi [...] [...] Japanese (nicely striking serendipitously at the very heart of ‘Meaning to Life’): Wabi-Sabi – this is a compound word with a long history, and carries a lot of meaning. Put succinctly, it’s a way of living that emphasizes finding beauty in imperfection, and accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. For more extensive background on this sorter of the wheat from the chaff at Japanese parties please take a look at Wabi-Sabi [...]

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