Suzuki Nobuo. Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection

Tuttle Publishing, 2021. — 198 p. — ISBN-13 9781462922314.Wabi Sabi is the Japanese Zen philosophy that all things are imperfect, unfinished and impermanent. It is a fresh way of seeing and moving through the world when our lives, literally and figuratively, feel cluttered. This book shows us how to apply this concept in the context of daily life and offers ideas on how to see it, embrace it and incorporate it into everyday thoughts, objects and situations. In a simple and accessible style, Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection shows you how embracing imperfections and impermanence frees you to become a better person, by reevaluating what "better" means—what really matters and what you truly want. A few simple challenges and exercises encourage you to get creative—such as a Wabi Sabi diary, a haiku exercise and a "make art" challenge—plus some tips on minimizing and decluttering (mentally and physically) for a simpler life. It allows you to mindfully make space in your head, home and with your time.The Philosophy of Wabi Sabi
Origins of the Concept
Zen and Wabi Sabi
Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself and on Others
Lessons from Nature
ll Wabi Sabi in Art
Principles of Wabi Sabi in the Japanese Arts
The Beauty of Melancholy
From Inflexibility to Spontaneity
Wabi Sabi and Creativity
lll Wabi Sabi as a Way of Life
Imperfection as a Road to Excellence
Wabi Sabi and Resilience
Creating Space
The School of Minimalism
Wabi Sabi Spirituality
Epilogue: Be the Best Imperfect Person You Can Be