Kokoro

Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived

von Beth Kempton

272 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book invites you to cultivate stillness and contentment in an ever-changing, uncertain world, inspired by ancient and contemporary Japanese wisdom. Drawing on a thousand years of Japanese literature, culture, and philosophical ideas to explore the true nature of time and what it means to be human, Kokoro–which mysteriously translates as "heart-mind"–is a meditation on living well.  Join Japanologist Beth Kempton on this life-changing pilgrimage far beyond the tourist trail, to uncover the soul of the country, its people, and its deeply buried wisdom.  Distilling insight from a rich variety of sources, from centuries-old poetry and ancient Zen texts to martial arts teaching and contemporary philosophy, alongside the real-life stories of modern day pioneers, Kokoro offers an inspiring take on what it truly means to be happy,so that you can live each day with wonder and ease. 

• ISBN: 9781635869286
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2024
• Größe: 180 x 128 mm
• Verlag: Storey Publishing