Wabi Sabi

A definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi , an ancient Japanese principle, transforming all areas of life and the experience of the present moment.

Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is the captivating concept of Japanese aesthetics that helps us see beauty in imperfection, appreciating simplicity and accepting the natural transience of all things. Rooted in Zen and the philosophy of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is grand and offers us the true dimension of everyday problems in the face of the miracle of human existence, proposing solutions and approaches to the challenges of contemporary life, which is highly mediated by technology and materialism.

Beth Kempton, a Japanese language master, lived in Japan for twenty years and fell in love with the concept of wabi sabi . In the book, we learn how to follow the rhythm of the seasons to create a cozy home, how to redefine aging, and how to reflect on the beauty that age can offer us.

By presenting this ancient Japanese principle, Beth Kempton teaches readers how to eat more consciously, view their bodies with more love and gratitude, adopt new attitudes toward pursuing a purposeful career, and more. Wabi sabi teaches us how to better connect with nature—understanding it as a fundamental part of who we are—and how to find greater pleasure and inspiration throughout life, accepting that we can experience it in a perfectly imperfect way.

Wabi Sabi is a refreshing work that offers, through artistic and aesthetic resources, an antidote to our fast-paced lives and relentless consumerism. This is a book that encourages us to slow down, reconnect with nature, and be kinder to the people we love. Wabi Sabi will help us simplify everything and focus on what truly matters.