Less Is More: An Anthology of Ancient & Modern Voices Raised in Praise of Simplicity

Author: VandenBroeck, GoldianBrand: Inner TraditionsEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 334Release Date: 01-09-1996Details: Review "Straight-line logic and Western materialism tell us that having more is the right path to success. Goldian Vandenbroeck's collection takes us into the company of men and women who discovered the elusive path to satisfaction through simplicity." ― Rik Roberts, New Age Retailer Product Description This timely anthology brings together thought-provoking maxims on the art of conscious living, inspired by the ancient tradition of the Golden Mean and the natural laws of economy and conservation. Less Is More draws us into the company of men and women from many eras and cultures whose writings explore the virtues of simplicity and moderation in living. Confucious, Patañjali, Ovid, St. Matthew, Milarepa, Rumi, Eckhart, da Vinci, St. Teresa of Avila, Basho, Thoreau, Tagore, Suzuki, Illich, and many others share profound thoughts on our wants and