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Kokoro : Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived

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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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781635869286
  • ISBN-10: 1635869285
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing
  • Publish Date: October 2024
  • Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

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