Elegant Simplicity provides a philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit and distills Satish Kumar's five decades of wisdom into a guide for pursuing a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of Earth, social equity, and personal happiness.
Satish Kumar embodies the elegance of simplicity...follow his path to make your life simple, elegant, and inspiring.
- DEEPAK CHOPRA, author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Weaving vivid stories and lucid wisdom teachings, gentle yet direct, this book is a magnificent embodiment of its title.
- CHARLES EISENSTEIN, author, The More Beautiful World Our Heart Knows is Possible
Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar distills five decades of reflection and wisdom into a guide for everyone, covering:
- The ecological and spiritual principles of living simply
- Shedding both "stuff" and psychological baggage
- Opening your mind and heart to the deep value of relationships
- Embedding simplicity in all aspects of life
- Merging science and spirituality for a coherent worldview.
Elegant Simplicity is for anyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption, and is instead seeking a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness.
In a time of lavish consumerism, loneliness, and alienation, Kumar's message is an uplifting gift that is a welcome antidote.
- DAVID SUZUKI, award-winning geneticist, author, broadcaster, and environmental activist
Satish Kumar shows that solutions to the big problems of our time lie in thinking and living with elegant simplicity.
- VANDANA SHIVA, activist and author, Earth Democracy and Who Really Feeds the World
Satish Kumar is long-time peace and environment activist and former Jain monk. Editor of Resurgence magazine from 1973-2016, he founded Devon's Schumacher College, and has authored several books and presented the BBC documentary Earth Pilgrim. He lives in Devon, UK.
