Profound mystery
Originally meaning something too deeply hidden for human comprehension, this term gradually evolved into an aesthetic concept of mysterious and tranquil beauty. The Buddhist concept of transience and Zen teachings have given rise to the mysticism and rustic simplicity of yuugen.

English meaning : Profound mystery
Japanese reading : yu-u gen
Script : kanji
Category : Aesthetic
Related : Noh, Zen

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