‘The Beauty and Heart of Kintsugi’ by Klaus Motoki Tonn
Digital e-book for download as PDF, 68 pages
Experience a fascinating journey through the art of Kintsugi and its profound metaphorical meaning for life. This book, rich with original analogue photography from Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, offers a unique perspective on this traditional Japanese art form.
Exploring the Kintsugi Process:
Author Motoki Tonn explores kintsugi as a symbol of the acceptance of brokenness and the beauty of imperfection.
Detailing how Kintsugi can teach us to integrate gratitude, stillness and the concept of ‘Ma’ into our lives.
Gratitude and stillness:
Learn how the art of Kintsugi can inspire us to live and integrate our ruptures into our being.
Special emphasis on the role of stillness and gratitude in healing and transformation.
Kintsugi in relationships:
Touching reflections on how Kintsugi can help us recognise and acknowledge the fractures in our relationships.
Discover how recognising and appreciating our fractures enables deeper connections and a more authentic life.
Fostering resilience:
Impressive illustration of how the principles of Kintsugi can strengthen our resilience.
Learn to accept your vulnerabilities and transform them into strength.
Visual journey:
The book is richly illustrated with original analogue photographs that capture the beauty and depth of the Kintsugi art.
Each photograph tells its own story and complements the author's profound texts.
Design: Katja Tonn. Texts, recordings, photography: Klaus Motoki Tonn. Music: Michael Nickel
