Jōgyō

Jōgyō is a traditional Japanese Buddhist practice that involves offering work or service as a form of spiritual discipline, devotion, and community contribution. It emphasizes performing physical labor with mindful intention, cultivating humility, patience, and compassion. Historically associated with monasteries, jōgyō helps practitioners develop mental clarity and moral character through disciplined action. While rooted in religious tradition, it can also be practiced in everyday life as a way to foster mindfulness and social harmony.