Kokoro - Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived

Kokoro [n.] heart-mind, spirit This book is an invitation to cultivate stillness and contentment in an ever-changing, uncertain world. 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. Along the way you''ll discover a revolutionary way of looking at life and the world that will transform your approach to living. You will learn how to cultivate presence, awareness, calm and joy so that you can move beyond regret and fear to make the most of every day. 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 a gentle and inspiring take on what it truly means to be happy and leads you to the heart of what really matters, so you can live each day with wonder and ease. And then, when the time comes to look back on it all, you will know that yours was a life well-lived.

Product details

• Authors: Beth Kempton, Kempton Beth
• Publisher: Piatkus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780349425580
• ISBN: 978-0-349-42558-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 185 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness, Travel tips & advice: general, Society & culture: general, Japanese, Mind, Body, Spirit, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Living & working abroad, Living and working in other countries: practical advice, Travel tips and advice: general, TRAVEL / Asia / East / Japan