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Traces the spiritual journey of the author, as he learns to view the world as a network of multiple, diverse relationships. René Descartes' famous maxim 'I think, therefore, I am' considers the world in terms of dualism, division and separation. Yet the Sanskrit dictum, So Hum, is well known across India but not in the West, and can be translated as 'You are, therefore I am'. A journey of the mind, You are Therefore I am examines the sources of inspiration which formed child monk, peace pilgrim, ecological activist and educator Satish Kumar's understanding of the world as a network of diverse yet interconnected relationships. Written in four parts, the book begins with Satish's memories of conversations with his mother, his teacher and his Guru, all of whom were deeply religious. The second part recounts his discussions with the Indian sage Vinoba Bhave, J. Krishnamurti, Bertrand Russell, Martin Luther King, and E. F. Schumacher. These five great activists and thinkers encouraged him to engage with social, ecological and political issues. In the third part Satish narrates his travels in India, which have continued to nourish his mind and reconnect him with his roots. The final part brings together Satish' world-view, which is based in relationships and the connections between all things. You are, Therefore I am is an inspiring and deeply moving look at how we can re-connect with the world and find peace within ourselves by embracing Satish' emergent world-view.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements Foreword Part One: Encounters with Meaning Learning From Nature A Hindu Mind Mother Principle The Joy of Making Going to Laden: Meeting the Guru A Jain View of Reality Dharma Practice The Five Practices Self and the World Part Two: Quest for Wholeness Return to the World (walking with Vinoba Bhave) Soil, Soul, Society Learning from the Sun Truth is a Pathless Land (conversation with J. Krishnamurti) No Birth, No Death Rationalism and Non-violence (encounter with Bertrand Russell) Justice before Order (meeting Martin Luther King) Poverty and Progress (insights from E. F. Schumacher) Part Three: Travels in India Islam, a Religion of Peace A Land of Contrasts Temples of Delights A Culture of Crafts To Be a Pilgrim In the Footsteps of Gandhi Seeds of Renewal (visiting Vandana Shiva) Part Four: A Relational Philosophy You Are, Therefore I Am: A Reverential Ecology A Declaration of Dependence Notes Index

About the Author :
Satish Kumar is an internationally renowned speaker on ecological and spiritual issues. He was born in Rajasthan, India, and now lives in England where he is Editor-in-chief at Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, co-founder of Schumacher College and founder of the Schumacher Society UK. Satish has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Education, and in Literature, and he was also presented with the Jamnalal Bajaj International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Abroad.

Review :
Satish Kumar offers us the gift of So Hum--'You Are, Therefore I Am'. His mental journey and inspirations need to become everyone's inspiration, to help us to move from violence to non-violence, from greed to compassion, from arrogance to humility. Vandana Shiva Satish Kumar is, for me, the sage of the deep ecology movement. Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao of Physics and The Web of Life The life of this vigorous, wise, compassionate and humble man is an example to all of us about how to make the most of our gifts and create our own opportunities to serve humanity's future Hazel Henderson, author of Creating Alternative Futures


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  • ISBN-13: 9781907448621
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Green Books
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Declaration of Dependence
  • ISBN-10: 1907448624
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2002
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 192


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