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  • Published: 27 May 2021
  • ISBN: 9780241511404
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 272

Senbazuru

Small Steps to Hope, Healing and Happiness




A beautiful, meditative guide to folding Japanese paper cranes and to finding peace and contentment in the process

In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.

Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and ignite a hopeful perspective for the future.

Senbazuru is an essential book for mindful living.

  • Published: 27 May 2021
  • ISBN: 9780241511404
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 272

Praise for Senbazuru

Guides us through the healing power of origami paper cranes

London Post

A meditative guide to folding Japanese paper cranes

Woman's Weekly

A collection of short stories, fables and meditations. Traditional hand-painted proverbs or wisdoms add further inspiration

Waitrose Weekend

Beautiful illustrations and thoughtful instructions. Both the act of creation in Senbazuru and the message of the book help to soothe our modern anxieties. Ideal for those looking to start the New Year with calm reflection

Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine