The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan

Andy Couturier captures the texture of sustainable lives well lived in these ten profiles of ordinary—yet exceptional—men and women who left behind mainstream existences in urban Japan to live surrounded by the luxuries of nature, art, friends, delicious food, and an abundance of time. Drawing on traditional Eastern spiritual wisdom and culture, these pioneers describe the profound personal transformations they underwent as they escaped the stress, consumerism, busyness, and dependence on technology of modern life. This intimate and evocative book tells of their fulfilling lives as artists, philosophers, and farmers who rely on themselves for happiness and sustenance. By inviting readers to enter into the essence of these individuals’ days, Couturier shows us how we too can bring more meaning and richness to our own lives.

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• The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
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• Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
• Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
• A Little Book of Japanese Contentments: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi, and More (Japanese Books, Mindfulness Books, Books about Culture, Spiritual Books)
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• Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene, and Stress-free Life
• Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples