Wabi sabi : Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life / Beth Kempton ; with a foreword by Hidetoshi Nakata.
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TextPublisher: London : Piatkus, an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group, 2018Description: xix, 236 pages ; 19 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780349421001Other title: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect lifeSubject(s): Self-help publications | Philosophy, Japanese | Conduct of life | Conduct of life -- Japan | Manners and customs | Wabi | Sabi | Conduct of life | Sabi | Wabi | Aesthetics, Japanese | Conduct of life | Wabi | Sabi | Self-acceptance | Philosophy, Japanese | Aesthetics, Japanese | Self-acceptance | Aesthetics, Japanese | Philosophy, Japanese | Japan | Japan -- Social life and customs | Japan -- Social life and customsGenre/Form: Self-help publications. | Self-help publications | Self-help techniques. | Self-help publications. | Self-help publications. DDC classification: 170.44 | 158.1 Other classification: 701.1 Summary: A whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom. Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life's challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism. Wabi sabi is a refreshing antidote to our fast-paced, consumption-driven world, which will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. It will help you simplify everything, and concentrate on what really matters. From honouring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to ageing with grace, wabi sabi will teach you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life. This book is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, and finding happiness right where you are.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-227) and index.
A whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom. Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life's challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism. Wabi sabi is a refreshing antidote to our fast-paced, consumption-driven world, which will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. It will help you simplify everything, and concentrate on what really matters. From honouring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to ageing with grace, wabi sabi will teach you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life. This book is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, and finding happiness right where you are.
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