Seijaku : The Japanese Secret to Finding Stillness - Miki Fujito

Seijaku : The Japanese Secret to Finding Stillness - Miki Fujito

Miki Fujito

£14.99
  • Pages · 160 pages, Full colour, line and watercolour illustrations
  • Publication Date · 10/09/2026
  • Genre · Popular psychology
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Seijaku (sei-ja-ku): a state of inner calm within the chaos of life. Rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, Seijaku invites the reader to find stillness - not as an escape from life, but as a way to live it fully. Unlike many wellness trends, seijaku doesn't ask you to optimise or accomplish. It offers something simple: the chance to feel quiet, inside and out. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Japanese doctor and wellness expert Miki Fujito explores Japanese philosophies such as ma (the space between things), shikata ga nai (letting go) and yutori (spaciousness) - ideas that have shaped Japanese culture and wellbeing for centuries and are reflected in one of the longest-living populations in the world. Through simple prompts, practical rituals and mindful reflections combined with elegant, full-colour artwork, Seijaku will help you slow down, ease anxiety, prevent burnout and cultivate calm in everyday life. Perfect for fans of Ikigai and Zen: The Art of Simple Living.

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