Inspiring curious minds to cultivate critical thinking
Rooted in the heart of Germany’s Muslim community, Tugend.Club connects minds and traditions. We host lectures, workshops, and conversations that bring together scholars, students, and seekers from around the world — to promote intellectual depth, cross-cultural insight, and meaningful civic engagement.
January | Asst. Prof. Dr. Naoki Yamamoto
Lecture
Japanese Islamicate Art
Traditional Arts and Storytelling in Manga and Anime
Asst. Prof. Dr. Naoki Yamamoto live in Germany
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⛩️Can the moral universe of Manga and the discipline of Japanese artifacts serve as a gateway to understanding Islam? In this lecture, we explore how Islamic spirituality is finding a unique and vibrant expression through Japanese pop culture and traditional arts.
Moving beyond simple fusion, Dr. Naoki Yamamoto will introduce the conceptual foundations of how Islamic ethical and aesthetic principles—such as Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) and Tasawwuf—are expressed through Japanese cultural forms. From the brushstrokes of calligraphy to the moral imagination of Anime, discover how tradition can bridge civilizations and transmit timeless spirituality in a modern, globalized world.
👥 Open to: Ideal for artists, students, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the dialogue between East Asian traditions and Islamic civilization.
🧑🎓️ Asst. Prof. Dr. Naoki Yamamoto is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Islamic Studies, Marmara University (Istanbul). He earned his PhD from Kyoto University and is a leading expert on the intersection of Japanese culture and Islamic thought. A translator of classical Sufi texts into Japanese, his work encompasses the creative use of Manga and traditional Japanese arts (Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Swordsmanship) as mediums for Islamic education. He is internationally recognized for his unique vision of a “Japanese Islamicate” identity.
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ Starts 7 PM – 9 PM / 19 Uhr – 21 Uhr (1h Lecture + 1h Q&A)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
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Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.
Demonstration
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Art of Adab & Mindfulness
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🌿 Can the simple act of preparing tea become a gateway to spiritual excellence? In this immersive live demonstration, we explore the world of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea) as a profound discipline of the soul.
✨ At the heart of the ceremony lies the concept of Adab—the refined etiquette and spiritual manners that govern every movement. Dr. Naoki Yamamoto will illustrate how aesthetics, bodily discipline, and mindfulness function as a unified spiritual practice, drawing striking parallels between the Japanese path of refinement and the Islamic tradition of inner and outer excellence.
⛩️ Participants will witness how the precise choreography of the tea room fosters a state of presence. This session offers a rare opportunity to observe how tradition is embodied through practice, turning a physical ritual into a vehicle for moral and spiritual imagination.
🍵 The demonstration will provide deep insights into the tools, the architecture of the tea space, and the silent language of hospitality. Whether you are interested in Zen aesthetics, Islamic ethics, or the art of mindfulness, this three-hour experience offers a transformative look at how tradition bridges the gap between the mundane and the divine.
📅 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm (including breaks)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
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🍽 Lunch available at nearby cafés (not included in ticket price)
Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.