Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful peopleQuote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure t...
25 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
25 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that...' - this powerful saying reveals the secret to handling life’s toughest moments and lessons on flexibility and adaptabilityJapanese proverb of the day: Japanese proverbs, known as 'kotowaza,' offer profound life lessons, often drawing inspiration from nature. To...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Arsenal title fears: How to handle slow-burn anxiety & failureAn ardent Arsenal supporter is grappling with intense nerves as the Premier League title race heats up. With recent defeats casting a shado...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Japanese philosopher Masao Abe, ‘It is not that I am empty, but rather that Emptiness is I’Japanese philosopher Masao Abe's quote, 'Emptiness is I,' redefines the self in Zen Buddhism. It signifies that our identity isn't fixed bu...
23 Feb, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- A quiet conquest
A Japanese Samurai's wisdom highlights the power of a mind free from emotional residue. This state, known as Mushin, allows for presence wi...
03 Feb, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Book of the Day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind — How Zen rituals turn daily chores into mental peaceBook of the day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind is less about cleaning techniques and more about presence. It offers a reminder t...
03 Feb, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Zen Master Dōgen: 'A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we dislike it.'Zen master Dogen's teachings highlight that life unfolds naturally, irrespective of our desires. Flowers fall and weeds grow, not due to ou...
18 Jan, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Fu He Hui in ShanghaiFu He Hui, a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant in Shanghai's former French Concession, offers a unique experience. Chef Tony Lu uses Buddhi...
17 Dec, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
To be, or not to beAccording to the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, in order to touch the true nature of all phenomena, we need to find a middle way between all...
29 May, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
Empty & full of energyWhen, through practice, meditation and discipline, one is able to achieve at least for a few minutes, a state when no thoughts are present ...
07 May, 2023, 11.21 PM IST
- Life Has No Purpose
Life is purposeless. Don't be shocked! The whole idea of purpose is wrong - it is out of greed. Life is a sheer joy, a playfulness, a fun, ...
28 Oct, 2021, 11.18 PM IST
Five management tips from Buddhist billionaire Kazuo InamoriJapanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori founded two multi-billion dollar companies and rescued another from a crisis.
16 Nov, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
14 books that inspired Steve Jobs"The reason that Apple is able to create products like the iPad is because we've always tried to be at the intersection of technology and t...
29 Oct, 2015, 06.10 PM IST
V S Gaitonde & 44 other South Asian artist's work up for auction in LondonA series of six works by modern artist V S Gaitonde, is among 45 artworks set to go under the hammer at Bonhams Modern and Contemporary Sou...
27 May, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
Zen for Focus: Improve your inner calm to ward off distractionRestore your inner calm and gain your focus; incorporate Zen habits to your lifestyle to eliminate stress, anxiety.
18 Sep, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
Trees, rocks, fish fly to nirvana tooHamano was three-years-old when his father took him on a fly-fishing expedition. In the secluded woods off Kyoto in the shadow of the Mist-...
20 Sep, 2008, 12.00 AM IST