〈English Summary〉 PONO — A New Kind of Dynamic Meditation Game
PONO is not really a game — it’s a simple, mindful hand play with gentle rules.
You can start anytime, stop anytime, and play for as long as you like. There are no scores, no competition — just a calm space to return your mind to neutral.
【When to play PONO】 ・When you want to do something, but nothing complicated ・When you’d like to think while keeping your hands busy ・When you just want to feel calm again
【What is “Dynamic Meditation”?】 Unlike traditional seated meditation, dynamic meditation involves gentle motion.
Think of moments like these — When scrubbing a bathtub and feeling strangely uplifted. When folding boxes or washing dishes and ideas suddenly flow. When brushing your teeth and your mind becomes unexpectedly clear.
Those moments are all forms of dynamic meditation. PONO brings that experience into your smartphone.
With no ending or winning condition, it frees you from the idea of success or failure. Whether you are fully focused or just drifting, you can quietly reconnect with yourself.
It has also received high praise from meditation and mindfulness professionals.
※ This system is patented (Japanese Patent No. 7289433). “PONO” is a Hawaiian word meaning to be in harmony with oneself.
【How to Play】 It’s very simple: match the number shown above using seven digital switches below.
There are four display modes — Kanji, Blocks, English spelling, and Random — so you can play in whatever mood you’re in.
At first it may feel like a brain-training puzzle, but soon you’ll find yourself entering a calm, meditative flow.
After each session, one of ten short messages — inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Ten Celestial Stems — appears to gently center your thoughts.
【The Philosophy of PONO】 PONO values “not competing, not comparing, not fighting, and not forcing.” It offers a moment to settle your emotions and return to your own natural rhythm.
Meditation is said to activate the brain and enhance mental clarity. PONO re-creates that quiet, balancing time in the form of simple play.
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