I really like how Japan can update certain aspects of its practice, such as the mirror rice cake example you mentioned. It preserves the spirit and aesthetics of the practice while adjusting the mechanism to be more practical. I think this is something all religions and cultures do to an extent, which keeps things relevant while preserving the core tradition.
Thank you for this thoughtful comment. Change takes courage and can be scary—often inviting criticism. Yet, staying flexible might be exactly what allows these traditions to endure. I’m truly glad we resonate on this.
Thanks for sharing the meaning behind and how these traditions managed to evolved + innovate overtime. Happy New Year!
Thank you very much for reading. I truly appreciate your kind message.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. Happy New Year.
I really like how Japan can update certain aspects of its practice, such as the mirror rice cake example you mentioned. It preserves the spirit and aesthetics of the practice while adjusting the mechanism to be more practical. I think this is something all religions and cultures do to an extent, which keeps things relevant while preserving the core tradition.
Thank you for this thoughtful comment. Change takes courage and can be scary—often inviting criticism. Yet, staying flexible might be exactly what allows these traditions to endure. I’m truly glad we resonate on this.