Senbazuru: Small Steps to Hope, Healing and Happiness by Michael James Wong

Description

Fold your way to happiness through the inspiring philosophy of Senbazuru—the tradition of folding one thousand paper cranes—with a leading voice in the global mindfulness movement as your guide.

The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness.

According to tradition, if a person were to fold a thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single wish and a long and joyful life.

In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers.

Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.

Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and create a hopeful perspective for the future.

Senbazuru is an essential companion for mindful living.

Product details

Goodreads rating: 4.28

Condition: Used - very good

Format: Hardcover, 272 pages

Dimensions: 141 x 192 x 26mm, 552g

Publication date: 27 May 2021

Publisher: Michael Joseph 

ISBN-13: 9780241511398