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Kokoro

Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived

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By: Beth Kempton
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This book invites you to cultivate stillness and contentment in an ever-changing, uncertain world, inspired by ancient and contemporary Japanese wisdom.

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.

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 an inspiring take on what it truly means to be happy, so that you can live each day with wonder and ease.

©2024 Beth Kempton (P)2024 Storey Publishing, LLC Meditation Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality Wisdom China Combat Sports

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“A masterpiece.”—Joey Hulin, author of Your Spiritual Almanac and Your Manifesting Year

“A remarkable book. I think about it all the time. It’s a stunning piece of writing and an extraordinary achievement.”—Dr. Ali Foxon, author of The Green Sketching Handbook

“Reading Kokoro has helped put me in such a contemplative, open-hearted place. Just wow.“—Hannah Nunn, author of Illuminate
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I first learned of Beth Kempton from the book Wabi Sabi. [Meant to be read in a non-dramatic fashion:] That book literally changed my life. Her words there and here are considerate, wise without pretention, and most importantly for me, directly applicable to daily life. If you're deliberating on getting this book, just get it. The intro blerb that audible allows as a preview doesn't do it justice.

A great book

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Beth Kempton provides an incredible sharing of wisdom in this book. After reading her Wabi Sabi, which I also loved, I was yearning for more. Fortunately, this book was published soon after. After some time in Japan, I was really wanting to read more about their beautiful culture and philosophies.

Once again, she provided me with just what I needed in order to consider and comprehend what is important to me in life and how I would like to move forward on my path with what I learned. I love the way she guides so that I can reach within to find and hear my own inner guidance.

In addition, Beth’s writing is beautiful, like talking with a favorite friend, and her lovely voice is so soothing.

Incredible sharing of wisdom

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Moving and powerful. I could listen to the narrator read ANYTHING. Very soothing and pleasing. Fantastic life advice.

Magnificently Written and Performed

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