In one of those happy coincidences, ‘aware’ means nearly the same thing in English and Japanese. Of course, Japanese pronounce it ‘a-wah-re.’ And it conveys something deeper than mere awareness. It is about perceiving the essence of existence. For the Japanese, pilgrimage is about seeking ‘aware’ ness. The Narrow Road to the Deep Soul That’s something I just learned. My oldest friend is also my oldest teacher. Tom was a professor of Japanese literature in whose classroom I sat for my... Read more