A little book of Japanese contentments : ikigai, forest bathing, wabi-sabi, and more / Erin Niimi Longhurst ; illustrations by Ryo Takemasa.
Material type: TextPublisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, 2018Description: 288 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781452174136 (pbk.)
- 145217413X (pbk.)
- BJ1533.C7 L66 2018
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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100 - 199 | West Grey Durham Branch Shelves | Non-fiction | 158.1 LON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 33321003203230 |
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.
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