ELEGANT SIMPLICITY

A profound and accessible guide to an ecological civilization of peace material sufficiency and spiritual abundance for all David Korten international bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World 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 worldview 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 s