Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection

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Based on Japanese practice, Naikan (pron. 'nye-kahn') is a structured method for intensely meditating on our lives, our interconnections, our missteps. Through Naikan we develop a natural and profound sense of gratitude for blessings bestowed on us by others, blessings that were always there but went unnoticed. This collection of introductory essays, parables, and miscellanies explains what Naikan is and how its concepts can immediately be put to use.

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"The book's central notion of being mindful of the overlooked gifts we receive daily is illuminating and instructive." Publishers Weekly, 1/15/02