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Inner Harmony
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Inner Harmony
For 12 years, photographer Jon Kolkin travelled to Buddhist centres across Asia, capturing the everyday life of monks and nuns on camera. Text in English and German.
Searching for peace within is an increasing necessity, and a challenge, in our turbulent times. In this richly illustrated book, photographer and physician Jon Kolkin explores how and why Buddhist spiritual practices have come to inspire and enlighten people all around the globe.
For 12 years, Kolkin travelled to Buddhist centres across Asia, capturing the everyday life of monks and nuns on camera. Impressive and respectful, his 220 mostly black-and-white photographs offer powerful insight into the otherwise hushed and hidden world of meditation and mindfulness. With his profound feeling for light and composition, Kolkin's rare and intimate images capture the uniqueness of each mindful moment, as well as the universal reach and inspiration of Buddhist practice.
Inner Harmony: Text in English and German.
SELLING POINTS:
The life of Buddhist monastics captured in 220 rare images by renowned photography artist Jon Kolkin.
Guiding principles of spirituality and meditation across 18 chapters, sharing key tenets of Buddhism for a life in harmony and mindfulness.
A fascinating photo book with inspiring forewords by the Dalai Lama and Queen Mother of Bhutan.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Inner Harmony by Jon Kolkin provides a captivating exploration of Buddhist practices and their universal appeal, aiming to inspire a balanced lifestyle across spiritual paths. Reviewers praise its stunning photography that offers a unique look into meditation and mindfulness, with visuals that encourage reflection and relaxation. The book is noted for its ability to communicate key concepts for living a healthy, harmonious life, aligning well with Kolkinโs background in medicine.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783961713578
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 August 2021
Country: Germany
Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
Illustration: 200 Illustrations, black and white; 20 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 300.0mm
Weight: 1703g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Jon Kolkin is an internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning photographer and artist who pursues his passions while maintaining the elusive balance between personal and professional life. His strategies have allowed him to pursue his paths as a photographer, physician, educator, global humanitarian and international speaker. In addition to over 20 solo exhibitions in the US and abroad, he has taught at Maine Media workshops and lectures at universities, museums and other venues worldwide. Kolkin co-chaired the North American Museum Summit in India, which included an audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2018). He was part of the production team of the North American documentary Man of Compassion: Stories of the 14th Dalai Lama, with contributions from Presidents Obama, Clinton, Bush, and others.
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