Monday 26 August 2024

Yūgen


Hamta pass base camp trek! #travel #india#himachal#hamtapass#adventure#nature (youtube.com)

(Yu) meaning “subtle” or “profound” and “玄” (gen) meaning “mystery” or “darkness”. Together, they represent a beauty or experience that is felt but is just out of the reach of complete expression.

My understanding of this Japanese concept "Yūgen":

As the word suggests, Yūgen is an experience that is inexplicable to put into words. It encompasses both a joyful feeling and a sense of mystery in a particular experience.

For example, leaders might feel yūgen when they see their team working together towards a common goal and the mysterious part lies in the profound beauty of the team’s harmonious effort and their unity.

While hiking to the mountain top, I saw beautiful meadows at an elevation of 3,500 meters above sea level. It was so mesmerizing, having an incredible experience while at the same time making me wonder about the mystery of nature and its wilderness.

 Share your Yūgen experience..

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