A Little Book of Japanese Contentments : : Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi, and More
Book - 2018 158.1 Lo None on shelf 2 requests on 1 copy
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Includes index.
Kokoro (The heart and mind) -- Karada (The body) -- Shukanka (Forming the habit).
"With the longest healthy life spans in the world, Japanese people understand the art of living well. This beautiful book distills traditional Japanese philosophies intrinsic to wellbeing, providing easy-to-follow exercises to inspire those who want to live a happier, more balanced life. With sections on kokoro (heart and mind) and karada (body), plus a guide on how to form and nurture good habits, the book includes entries on ikigai (living with purpose), wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection and impermanence), shinrinyoku (forest bathing), ikebana (the art of flower arranging), and much more"--Publisher's description.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Pretty little book, and conveys a lot about these ideas.
submitted by lisa on July 10, 2022, 4:22pm
I learned a lot, and enjoyed having the book with me. Renewed it more than once!
There's another wabi-sabi book I had out at the same time that's been culled, and if the library was only going to keep one, I'm glad they kept this one.
PUBLISHED
San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, 2018.
Year Published: 2018
Description: 288 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781452174136 (pbk.)
145217413X (pbk.)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Takemasa, Ryo,
SUBJECTS
Contentment.
Quality of life -- Japan.
Well-being -- Japan.
Happiness -- Japan.
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Conduct of life.
Japan -- Social life and customs.
Japan -- Civilization -- 21st century.