
A Little Book of Japanese Contentments
Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi, and More (Japanese Books, Mindfulness Books, Books about Culture, Spiritual Books)
Erin Niimi Longhurst(Author)
Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Published on 21. August 2018
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-4521-7413-6 (ISBN)
Description
"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"--
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
China
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 183 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
474 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4521-7413-6 (9781452174136)
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Persons
Erin Niimi Longhurst is a writer and blogger based in the UK.
Ryo Takemasa is an illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan.
Ryo Takemasa is an illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan.