Less Is More: An Anthology of Ancient & Modern Voices Raised in Praise of Simplicity
HK$190.00
DESCRIPTION :
This timely anthology brings together thought-provoking maxims on the art of conscious living, inspired by the ancient tradition of the Golden Mean and the natural laws of economy and conservation. Less Is More draws us into the company of men and women from many eras and cultures whose writings explore the virtues of simplicity and moderation in living. Confucious, Patanjali, Ovid, St. Matthew, Milarepa, Rumi, Eckhart, da Vinci, St. Teresa of Avila, Basho, Thoreau, Tagore, Suzuki, Illich, and many others share profound thoughts on our wants and needs, lifestyles and lifeworks. Here is a book to be savored in quiet moments when we reflect on our hectic pace of life; when we wonder if the race to riches is worth the struggle; or when we wonder if the earth can sustain our greed for many more generations.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 229 mm x 152 mm
WEIGHT : 440 g
PRODUCT SAFETY : EU Toy Safety Directive - No warning
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Biography, Literature & Literary studies
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This timely anthology brings together thought-provoking maxims on the art of conscious living, inspired by the ancient tradition of the Golden Mean and the natural laws of economy and conservation. Less Is More draws us into the company of men and women from many eras and cultures whose writings explore the virtues of simplicity and moderation in living. Confucious, Patanjali, Ovid, St. Matthew, Milarepa, Rumi, Eckhart, da Vinci, St. Teresa of Avila, Basho, Thoreau, Tagore, Suzuki, Illich, and many others share profound thoughts on our wants and needs, lifestyles and lifeworks. Here is a book to be savored in quiet moments when we reflect on our hectic pace of life; when we wonder if the race to riches is worth the struggle; or when we wonder if the earth can sustain our greed for many more generations.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9780892815548 | |
| EDITED BY Vandenbroeck, Goldian | |
| PUBLISHER : Inner Traditions Bear and Company | PUBLICATION DATE : September 01, 1996 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : Undergraduate |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
WEIGHT : 440 g
PRODUCT SAFETY : EU Toy Safety Directive - No warning
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Biography, Literature & Literary studies
* This is a fixed price item. Promo codes, coupons, special online offers and promotions, VIP or member's discount cannot be used in conjunction with this item.