Table of Contents
Foreword Hector Garcia 9
Prologue: The Magic of Imperfection 15
The Three Dimensions of Wabi Sabi 21
I The Philosophy of Wabi Sabi 27
Origins of the Concept 31
Zen and Wabi Sabi 37
Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself and on Others 49
Lessons from Nature 57
II Wabi Sabi in Art 65
Principles of Wabi Sabi in the Japanese Arts 69
The Beauty of Melancholy 81
From Inflexibility to Spontaneity 89
Wabi Sabi and Creativity 97
III Wabi Sabi as a Way of Life 107
Imperfection as a Road to Excellence 111
Wabi Sabi and Resilience 119
Creating Space 129
The School of Minimalism 139
Wabi Sabi Spirituality 151
Epilogue: Be the Best Imperfect Person You Can Be 156
Bibliography 158