Kokoro

Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived

De: Beth Kempton

Narrado por: Beth Kempton

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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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

“Stunning”—Anna Mathur, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mind over Mother and Know Your Worth

“Perfect” —Michael Perry, author of Hortus Curious

“Reading Kokoro has helped put me in such a contemplative, open-hearted place. Just wow.“ —Hannah Nunn, author of Illuminate

"Powerful and moving"—Zoe Tucker, author of Greta and the Giants

"A beautiful and poignant call-to-action to make our own pilgrimage into the mountainous heartlands of life after loss, showing us what it means to live a full and joyful life in the face of impermanence. I feel enlarged by reading this. I read Kokoro at the perfect moment when I needed it the most; at a time when I am navigating my own midlife questions and grief. What a gift to the world this book is! Packed full of wisdom and insight from a culture that knows how to wrestle with the nature of impermanence, Kokoro connected me back with my own heartmind as I read it, whispering in the most comforting way that if this is it then I better stay in touch with what matters most. Beth is always such a compassionate and generous guide to what it means to live a fearless and creative life, and this book is no different. By walking us up sacred mountains, introducing us to the people she meets along the way, and by letting us into her own questions, we are about to see our own better, for which I am so grateful and inspired."—Ruth Allen, author of Grounded and Weathering

"Beth’s book seeps into your brain and magically changes it. You will find that some beautiful life changes emerge from reading it. You’ll be moved by Beth’s bravery and inspired by her rare travel adventures. I adore this book."—Lilla Rogers, author of I Just Like to Make Things

Worth every moment

A wonderful story of coming to middle age and dealing with life, death and our role in it. Bravo! A story well told!

Incredible sharing of wisdom

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.

Such a Lovely Book

If the scale is 1 to 5, this book performance (beautiful voice) and story (perfectly written and very inspiring) is a 10!

A great book

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.

heart touching story

the Author shared such a wonderful prospective with a depth that inspires to cultivate present time...
I've shared this book with my students ❤️ family and friends.

Magnificently Written and Performed

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