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The story of “zero” – the Zen minimalism

The Zen arts and design leverages some unique elements that are usually considered negative or detrimental to make our lives better, such as less, small and old. It became possible by flipping the perspective and embracing the “negative” things as part of the natural cycle that makes this world whole.

Based on the concept of “kuu” (meaning “emptiness”, “void” or “sky”), the core tenet of Buddhism, Zen captured and crystallized unexpected side of natural beauty by stripping off all excess frills and leaving essential elements only.

The ultimate minimalism of Zen art is still powerful and effective today in order for us to pursue profound beauty, happiness and the sense of fulfillment. Find the power of “zero.” 

Chapter 1: Intro to Power of Zero

November 28, 2017

Chapter 1: Power of Zero

November 27, 2017

Chapter 1-2: Full because it’s empty

November 26, 2017

Chapter 1-3: What is satisfaction?

November 25, 2017

Chapter 1-4: Penguins at the Asahiyama Zoo

November 24, 2017

Chapter 1-5: Hypothesis to explain happiness

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Chapter 2: Abundance by subtraction

November 30, 2017

Chapter 2: Abundance by subtraction

November 27, 2017

Chapter 2-2: Ikebana – the art of subtraction

November 26, 2017

Chapter 2-3: Haiku – the beauty of worlds’ shortest poem

November 25, 2017

Chapter 2-4: Effect of subtraction on your satisfaction

November 23, 2017

Chapter 2-5: Is sushi cuisine of subtraction?

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Chapter 3: Abundance by condensation

January 10, 2018

Chapter 3: Abundance by condensation

January 8, 2018

Chapter 3-2: Bonsai – the art of condensation

January 7, 2018

Chapter 3-3: Small is engaging – MUJI toothbrush stand

January 5, 2018

Chapter 3-4: Tai’an – Rikyu’s microcosmic teahouse

December 16, 2017

Chapter 3-5: MUJI House – Edit your own life style

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Chapter 4: Abundance by condensation

December 10, 2017

Chapter 4: Abundance by absence

December 2, 2017

Chapter 4-2: Absence on senses

December 1, 2017

Chapter 4-3: Absence in business – Nissin Cupnoodles Museum

November 30, 2017

Chapter 4-4: Nissin Cupnoodles Museum

November 29, 2017

Chapter 4-5: Cupnoodles Museum & absent package

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Chapter 4: Abundance by ambiguity

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Zero = abundance is your online resource to re-define “happiness” by exploring the potential of “less is more” by leveraging Japanese Zen aesthetics.

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