Omamori: Japanese Talismans

Various omamori.

An omamori is an amulet or talisman used for protection or luck. The word literally means “to guide or protect." These amulets are usually kept in one’s purse, pocket, wallet, or on a wall. (Image: Yoanita Dwi Cahyo via Dreamstime)

What the Chinese Character 福 Fú Can Teach About One’s Mindset

Two fish surrounding the Chinese character fú.

Two fish surrounding the Chinese character fú. (Image: via mmbiz)

A Man Loses His Horse: Bad Luck or Good Luck?

Saiweng lost a horse, but that may not have been bad luck. (Image: By Guillaume Jacquet - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link)

Saiweng lost a horse, but that may not have been bad luck. (Image: Guillaume Jacquet via Wikimedia Commons)