Description
| Product ID: | 9780865719101 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Elegant Simplicity |
| Subtitle: | The Art of Living Well |
| Authors: | Author: Satish Kumar |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Subjects: | Social and political philosophy, Social & political philosophy, Jainism, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, Jainism, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice, Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Elegant Simplicity provides a philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit and distills Satish Kumar's five decades of wisdom into a guide for pursuing a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of Earth, social equity, and personal happiness. “A profound and accessible guide to an ecological civilization of peace, material sufficiency, and spiritual abundance for all.” —David Korten, international-bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We’ve now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives. Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar, environmental thought leader and former monk, distills five decades of reflection and wisdom into a guide for everyone, covering:
Elegant Simplicity is a life guide for everyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption and seeking a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness. “Satish Kumar embodies the elegance of simplicity . . . follow his path to make your life simple, elegant, and inspiring.” —Deepak Chopra, New York Times–bestselling author “In this moving and eloquent book, Satish Kumar takes us through his own journey to a simpler, happier life with a low ecological footprint.” —David Suzuki, award-winning geneticist, author, broadcaster, and environmental activist AWARDS
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| Imprint Name: | New Society Publishers |
| Publisher Name: | New Society Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-04-02 |
