{"product_id":"2026770000622-secondhand-the-japanese-cult-of-tranquillity","title":"The Japanese Cult Of Tranquillity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the intersection of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, The Japanese Cult of Tranquillity presents Karlfried Graf Von Dürckheim's profound meditations on the Japanese concept of inner stillness and its transformative power for the human spirit. Drawing on his years living in Japan, Dürckheim argues that true tranquillity is not mere passivity but a dynamic, living state of being — one that underpins the great Japanese arts, from the tea ceremony and archery to calligraphy and garden design. Written in a tone that is both contemplative and authoritative, the work illustrates how Western civilization, with its relentless emphasis on ego and outward achievement, has lost touch with this essential dimension of human existence. Dürckheim details the philosophical and spiritual disciplines through which this inner stillness can be cultivated, drawing on Zen Buddhism and Shinto traditions to chart a path toward wholeness. The result is a quietly profound and enduring guide that bridges two worlds, inviting readers to reconsider the very foundations of a well-lived life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826075873499,"sku":"2026770000622-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/611b0ee5-c5ae-4010-bdd4-56f4213c4c0b.png?v=1780312120","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000622-secondhand-the-japanese-cult-of-tranquillity","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}