The Mindfulness of an Empty Cup
Searching for the meaning of life, a traveler finds a monk who teaches him the value of mindfulness through a simple act; emptying his cup.
Combining passions to find purpose
Takeshi rekindles his love for fishing and combines this passion with cooking to find purpose and happiness.
Relationship between Ikigai and Buddhism
What is the relationship between ikigai and Buddhism? When searching for ikigai, it is common to feel a sense of spiritual significance.
Relationship between Ikigai and Shintoism
What is the relationship between ikigai and Shintoism? When searching for ikigai, it is common to feel a sense of metaphysical significance.
Finding ikigai with my low self-esteem
Despite being from Japan, I found myself wondering if I could ever find my ikigai. But I think I am on the right path.
Ikigai can find you
Ikigai comes in many shapes and sizes. Even when you are looking for something different, ikigai can find you.
Do I really need to love my job to have ikigai?
Get a job at a top-tier company! Work hard and dedicate yourself to your job! Get promoted and live the dream! Surely, this can’t be ikigai.
7 Best Ikigai Books to Live a Happy Life
Seven of the best books that deeply explore the significance of ikigai in Japanese culture, and its influence on the country’s longevity.
A Day for Ikigai
Think for a moment and try to imagine tomorrow. What are the odds that it will be a good day for you? How likely will you reach your goal or achieve that breakthrough you have been striving for? Will tomorrow … Continued
Give yourself permission to be you (ikigai)
Are you struggling to find your ikigai? Finding your purpose in life can be quite a difficult and sometimes even daunting task. And though there may seem to be an endless number of reasons why you haven’t found it yet, … Continued