Yūgen (幽玄) is a profound and complex concept in traditional Japanese aesthetics and philosophy. It's difficult to translate directly into English, as its meaning is deeply nuanced and depends heavily on context. However, it can be understood as representing a sense of deep, mysterious beauty that is felt rather than explicitly seen or described.

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Yūgen is not about obvious, overt beauty. It's the beauty of what is suggested, hinted at, or implied, rather than what is fully revealed. It's the feeling you get from looking at a landscape painting with vast, empty space that allows your imagination to fill in the rest.

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"Yūgen" in the context of Reiki refers to a Japanese aesthetic concept that emphasizes profound, mysterious, and subtle beauty, often evoking a sense of awe and wonder. When combined with Reiki, it suggests a healing practice that connects with this sense of profound and subtle beauty, focusing on the deeper, often unspoken, aspects of healing and well-being. Essentially, it points to a Reiki approach that is mindful of the subtle and mysterious nature of energy and the healing process.