{"product_id":"inner-harmony-living-in-balance-9783961713578","title":"Inner Harmony: Living in Balance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...explores how and why Buddhist practices have come to inspire and enlighten people worldwide, offering insight into the universally relevant principles that can enhance our ability to live a less stressful, more balanced life, regardless of one's spiritual path.\" – \u003cstrong\u003eOM Yoga \u0026amp; Lifestyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The arresting visuals and accompanying words will remind you to slow down, zen out, and remember that your problems probably aren’t as big as you’re making them out to be.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  —\u003cstrong\u003ePerri O. Blumberg, Men's Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“A rare and intimate glimpse into Buddhist practices.”\u003c\/em\u003e  —\u003cstrong\u003eAmateur Photographer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSearching for peace within — an increasing necessity, and challenge, in our turbulent times. In this richly illustrated book, photographer and physician Jon Kolkin explores how and why Buddhist spiritual practices have come to inspire and enlighten people all around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor 12 years, Kolkin travelled to Buddhist centres across Asia, capturing the everyday life of monks and nuns on camera. Impressive and respectful, his 220 mostly black-and-white photographs offer powerful insight into the otherwise hushed and hidden world of meditation and mindfulness. With his profound feeling for light and composition, Kolkin’s rare and intimate images capture the uniqueness of each mindful moment, as well as the universal reach and inspiration of Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eText in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Dalai Lama's response reinforced in me the realization that even when people have similar objectives they can interpret words from significantly different perspectives. In response to His comments, my first book released by a traditional publishing house, teNeues, covers the same topic and is called, Inner Harmony: Living in Balance.\" - Authority Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\"It (this book) explores how and why Buddhist practices have come to inspire and enlighten people worldwide, offering insight into the universally relevant principles that can enhance our ability to live a less stressful, more balanced life, regardless of one's spiritual path.\" - OM Yoga \u0026amp; Lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e\"The arresting visuals and accompanying words will remind you to slow down, zen out, and remember that your problems probably aren’t as big as you’re making them out to be.\" - Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Journal\u003cbr\u003e“A rare and intimate glimpse into Buddhist practices.” - Amateur Photographer\u003cbr\u003e\"The photographs in this book are meant to communicate concepts central to living a healthy and balanced life much in line with his practice in medicine and the view that inner harmony can only be cultivated through practice.\" - Bonnie Nadzam, Lion's Roar\u003cbr\u003e\"This impressive collection of 220 mostly black and white images offers an intriguing insight into the hushed and hidden world of meditation and mindfulness.\" - Black \u0026amp; White Photography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation Terminology Foreword by The Dalai Lama Foreword by The Queen Mother of Bhutan Inner Harmony by Jon Kolkin 1. Seeking Balance 2. Embracing Robes 3. caring for One’s Temple 4. Nurturing Nature 5. Transforming Lives 6. Opening Minds 7. Engaging Debate 8. Healing Wisdom 9. Meditating Stillness 10. Sounding the Sacred 11. Offering Blessings 12. Illuminating Heart 13. Compassion Embodied 14. Navigating Pathways 15. Longing for Home 16. Calm Pools Within 17. Emanating Joy 18. Living Enlightenment Glossary Partners Biography Acknowledgments","brand":"teNeues Publishing UK Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48889409700183,"sku":"9783961713578","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/inner-harmony-living-in-balance-9783961713578","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}