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Elegant Simplicity
- The Art of Living Well
- Narrated by: Satish Kumar
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
Consume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity.
Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows, unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We've now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives.
Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar, environmental thought leader and former monk, 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 including education and work
- Merging science and spirituality for a coherent world-view.
Elegant Simplicity is a life guide for everyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption and seeking a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness.
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- G
- 12-02-23
simple listening
I am pleased that the author narrated this book himself. His voice is a pleasure to listen too. Even though you may be familiar with the content of this book, it's certainly worth it, some food for thought that's not heavy going.
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- Richard Wyatt
- 06-10-24
A must read
Such a wonderful book. Highly recommended. It's great that Satish reads the book. Soil soul and society.
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- The Gentle Rebel
- 03-09-20
Great book, beautiful narration
I'd already read the book, but I love listening to Satish speak. The audiobook is very inspiring. Such a simple idea but very profound for our fast paced, throw away society. Satish Kumar for prime minister!
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- Joanf
- 30-04-22
Inspirational
The other reviews say it all. A wise visionary. It's not perfect, a bit repetitive but so worth sticking with. Some true gems 🙏
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- Gaz McKenna
- 14-12-20
Thank you, Satish
Full of insightful intelligence. I’ve enjoyed listening to you & your incredible life fulfilling stories. It’s a book, I’ll repeatedly return to find new paths and understand more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-04-21
Learn about simplicity.
What a wonderful human being Satish Kumar is. His positivity gives me hope of a brighter future.
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- melisa
- 11-02-24
Fantastic and poetic. Really beautifully read.
Wise, elegant, articulate, profound. Beautifully written. Have already re-read. A book for our times - love all his books. Highly recommended.
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- Happy Annie
- 17-02-23
a must listen!
Satish Kumar writes and speaks with such great meaning. his story is full of love and his observations are full of hope for us all.
I throughly enjoyed this book and will no doubt will become a book to dip in and out of for years to come. 5 ☆
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-06-24
An inspiration and example for all
If only everyone had a copy of this, the world wouldn’t have half as many problems. A joy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-12-23
Elegant Simplicity
Opening words of each sentence was. too repetitive making it tedious to listen to. The heart and soul of the book was glorious.
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