With horror and disbelief, we watch the ongoing tragedy in Japan. The devastation and loss of life is numbing. News and social media provides us with images that leave us feeling helpless in the face of such calamity, sadness and misery.
Like the survivors of 9/11, the Japanese people will first try to find their loved ones and memorials will begin.
I thought I would dedicate this post to the people of Japan. Their love of harmony, diligence, order, community, beauty. Their ancient traditions and religions will provide strength. 90% of Japan is either Buddhist or Shinto, or a combination of the two.
Buddhism tries to alleviate suffering and stresses compassion, while acknowledging that death is part of life.
Shinto culture is described as similar to Native American or tribal religions and strongest in rural environments. It is about the local spirits of a particular place; and they can be beneficial or destructive.
Whomever you pray to, let's say a collective prayer for the people of Japan...
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