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A review by kalyaniwarrier
A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees by Yoshida Kenkō
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Tree is part-memoir, part-collection-of-essays that covers simple ideas and morals that builds the foundation for modern values.
Written in the 13th century by a Japanese monk who reflects on the actions and thoughts of the average human, Yoshida Kenko spreads his wisdom with the reader to live a life of utmost value, without the burden of regrets.
Mostly following the first person POV, the book encapsulates the value of life's importance in the most simple ways, allowing the reader to absorb not only these ideas, but also the culture, traditions and norms of medieval Japan and its people.
A book worthy of making notes - allowing to leave a mark not only in its pages, but also in the lives of its readers; to streamline one's thoughts, to damper complexity and embark on simplicity.
Some worthy quotes to implement and to share:
Written in the 13th century by a Japanese monk who reflects on the actions and thoughts of the average human, Yoshida Kenko spreads his wisdom with the reader to live a life of utmost value, without the burden of regrets.
Mostly following the first person POV, the book encapsulates the value of life's importance in the most simple ways, allowing the reader to absorb not only these ideas, but also the culture, traditions and norms of medieval Japan and its people.
A book worthy of making notes - allowing to leave a mark not only in its pages, but also in the lives of its readers; to streamline one's thoughts, to damper complexity and embark on simplicity.
Some worthy quotes to implement and to share:
Why should it be so difficult to carry something out right now when you think of it, to seize the instant?
Does mortality wait on our choosing? Death comes upon us more swiftly than fire or blood. There is no escaping it. Who at that moment can refuse to part with all they love - aged parents, beloved children, lord and master, or the love of others?
Things are not unpleasant in large amounts are books on a book cart, and rubbish on a rubbish heap.