Bøger af Nobuo Suzuki

Let the Maneki Neko philosophy come into your life!The most popular Japanese symbol of good luck is the Maneki Neko (招き猫), the paw-raising cat figure that can be found all over the world today. Another beloved object that summons fortune is the Daruma (達磨), the figure representing a monk without arms or legs and one eye is painted to make a wish, while for the other eye has yet to be painted and we will have to wait for its fulfillment. Shinto, the ancestral religion of Japan, also has numerous rites to attract money, love or fortune, and Buddhism or animist religions of territories such as Okinawa or Hokkaidō have their own rituals. How does each of them work, and what deep history or meaning underlies this belief? How can we summon good luck with our everyday habits? This book explores all the tools primarily from Japanese culture to attract fortune and fulfill our wishes. In addition to learning the various rituals in an easy and motivating way, we will explore the essence of good luck and how we can incorporate it into our lives with the proper habits and attitudes.

What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it?Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals-how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean?This insightful book-by a leading expert on the subject-explores the ways in which "good luck" symbols and rituals in Japan are used in tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to help people overcome life's many twists, turns and bad patches. It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive expectations and outcomes-and includes practical exercises for bringing good fortune and happiness into your own life. Author Nobuo Suzuki acquaints us with beloved Japanese icons of luck, prosperity, and goal-setting and explains what they truly represent-including Maneki Neko (the "Lucky Cat"), Daruma (the "Lucky Buddha") and the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. We even meet some quirky and much beloved modern Japanese symbols of luck like the "Golden Poop" (yes, you read that right!). And we learn how these symbols all foster a sense of community which contributes to the happiness and well-being of all individuals in Japan. With this book, luck becomes a matter of self-understanding and connection to others rather than something that exists outside of ourselves and other people. It is an integral part of life and learning to shape out a destiny for ourselves that we can view with pride and contentment.