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Ichi Go Ichi E is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once in a lifetime encounter.”

Gregg Krech • Tunneling for Sunlight: Twenty-One Maxims of Living Wisdom from Buddhism and Japanese Psychology to Cope with Difficult Times

Ichi go ichi e (一期一会) is a Japanese four-character idiom that translates to "one time, one meeting".

It is a concept rooted in Zen Buddhism that emphasizes the uniqueness of every moment and encourages treasuring each encounter as if it will never happen again.

The phrase is often associated with the Japanese tea ceremony and serves as a reminder to... See more