Living the Japanese Arts and Ways : 45 Paths to Meditation and Beauty

Ikebana & tea, karate & calligraphy -- all traditional Japanese arts & practices share certain ideals & techniques to achieve the same goals: serenity, mind/body harmony, awareness, & a sense of connection to the universe. This volume concisely introduces 45 living concepts of the Japanese Ways, from the wabiÓ aesthetic of beauty & the immovable mindÓ to respectÓ & stillness in motion,Ó explaining their Taoist & Japanese roots. Practical examples & easy-to-follow exercises show how to incorporate the Ways into our daily lives, meditations, & personal value systems. A wonderful complement for practitioners of meditation, especially Zen. It provides examples of meditation in action beyond the cushion. Illustrations. Calligraphy.Davey, H. E. is the author of 'Living the Japanese Arts and Ways : 45 Paths to Meditation and Beauty', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422351253 and ISBN 1422351254.