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Consume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity
Consume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity
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.
Gratitude and Thanks
Foreword by Fritjof Capra
Preface: Let's Be Simple
1. My Story: Beginnings
2. Simplicity of Walking
3. Life Is a Pilgrimage
4. Elegant Simplicity
5. A Society of Artists
6. Yoga of Action
7. Learning and Living
8. Right Relationships: We Are All Related
9. Love Unlimited
10. Power of Forgiveness
11. Dance of Opposites
12. Deep Seeing
13. Union of Science and Spirituality
14. Soil, Soul, and Society
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A Note About the Publisher
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Published by | New Society Publishers |
Published | 05 March 2020 |
Reads | 3 |
EAN13 | 9781897408230 |
Language | English |
Document size | 1074 MB |
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