Eastern civilization for Europeans is full of mysteries, but as soon as you get acquainted with it, the attractive charm of a different organization and perception of life does not let go. How and why did the Eastern world become such, where the origins of the art of contemplating time are hidden, why did Eastern wisdom have such a great influence on world philosophy? Is it so important to live in unity with the surrounding world, in unison with nature, subordinating the socio-cultural organization of society to natural cycles? Traditional Chinese aesthetics states: “man and nature are one.” For the Japanese, sabi is associated with “the beauty of simplicity, not conspicuous, covered with a touch of antiquity.” If you want to understand this, read this book.