You are Therefore I am: A Declaration of Dependence Paperback – 1 January 2002
by Satish Kumar (Author)
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This book traces the spiritual journey of Satish Kumar - child monk, peace pilgrim, ecological activist and educator. In it he traces the sources of inspiration which formed his understanding of the world as a network of multiple and diverse relationships. You Are, Therefore I Am is in four parts. The first describes his 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 inspired 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.
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Satish Kumar offers us the gift of So HumYou Are, Therefore I Am. His mental journey and inspirations need to become everyones 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 humanitys future * Hazel Henderson, author of Creating Alternative Futures *
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Satish Kumar is an internationally renowned speaker on ecological and spiritual issues. He lives in England and is Editor-in-chief at Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, co-founder of Schumacher College and founder of the Schumacher Society UK.
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Publisher : GREEN BOOKS; First Edition (1 January 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1903998182
ISBN-13 : 978-1903998182
Dimensions : 13.84 x 2.03 x 21.46 cmBest Sellers Rank: 745,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)84 in Political Lobbying
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5.0 out of 5 stars So Hum - 'You Are, Therefore I Am'Reviewed in the United States on 5 January 2023
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Deep, insightful, personal and filled with heart! Read it and define the future of your work, life. I was so moved by the book and Satish's touching stories.
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A great man and very inspirational. Discovered Satish Kumar when I got Spiritual Compass out of the local library.
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This is a book to read, reread and read yet again. It is not just to read, but rather to study and learn from. As Kumar recounts his spiritual life journey, we learn so much not only about the Jain religion, but also about how to ourselves live spiritually. He describes many aspects of the inner life and the practicalities of attaining a better one. Every page contains enlightening thoughts. I am certainly looking forward to furthering my studies in the company of this author..
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You Are, Therefore I Am: A Declaration of Dependence
Satish Kumar
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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.
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First published January 1, 2002
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Satish Kumar is an Indian, currently living in England, who has been a Jain monk and a nuclear disarmament advocate, and is the current editor of the magazine Resurgence, founder and Director of Programmes of the Schumacher College international centre for ecological studies and of The Small School. His most notable accomplishment is a "peace walk" with a companion to the capitals of four of the nuclear-armed countries-- Washington, London, Paris and Moscow-- a trip of over 8,000 miles. He insists that reverence for nature should be at the heart of every political and social debate.
Defending criticism that his goals are unrealistic, he has said, "Look at what realists have done for us. They have led us to war and climate change, poverty on an unimaginable scale, and wholesale ecological destruction. Half of humanity goes to bed hungry because of all the realistic leaders in the world. I tell people who call me 'unrealistic' to show me what their realism has done. Realism is an outdated, overplayed and wholly exaggerated concept."
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i heard satish kumar on a sunday morning on the cbc-radio show about spirituality - “tapestry?. on the program kumar discussed his life as a child monk and emergence as a non-violence activist leading to his peace-oriented work spanning several decades now. part of his story included the tale of his pilgramage from india to pakistan to london to washington, dc he undertook in the 60s with a fellow peace activist. this journey was embarked upon with no money and no belongings - both men relying on their inner fortitude and the kindness of strangers as they went. hearing this tale, i was fascinated to read more about him and his thoughts on the increasinsgly troubled world we live in.[return][return]while i am not totally enamoured with kumar’s total devotion to non-violence (i respect it, though i don’t agree with it), in this book he makes an eloquent argument for interdependence as a mantra to counter our increasingly individualistic society and explores the roots of his own spiritual and political beliefs. kumar has undoubtedly lived these beliefs whole-heartedly for much of his life, which makes for some compelling stories and examples of how he walks in the world.
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Brilliant. Adresses society's true malcontent. From politics and economics to spirituality, you'll find nothing more holistic than Satish Kumar.
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I had the pleasure of hearing Satish Kumar speak at UMass Dartmouth, perhaps in 2009. He is the most inspirational person I have ever met. This book follows his spiritual development from the time he was a child growing up in India. He was raised in the Jain faith, learning a great deal from his Mother. He became a Jain monk, but later left the monkhood to develop his spirituality in the wold, rather than in isolation. He met and learned from great spiritual leaders, from Vinoba (a disciple of Ghandi), to Martin Luther King Jr., to Vandana Shiva.
I found this book to be an engaging way to learn about different religious principles, particularly Jain and Buddist, expand my own spiritual development, and learn about a person I admire. Highly recommended!
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Sathit Kumar shares his spiritual journey, thoughts and principles in this book.
Living in the world of urban capitalism and asking questions about what the development of ourselves, society, and the world should be like. This book presents a way of thinking. An interesting practice, Satit says that we should live our lives by nurturing three things: "land, spirit, and society." The
fun part in this book is reading the conversations between Satit. and various thought leaders Especially during the time when he criticized the weaknesses of each system of thought and practice, starting with the western scientist and philosopher Dr. King, the person who worked together with Kanthi. And the first chapter, the conversation with my mother, was amazing.
The question that remains for us is: The system Sathit proposes is interesting and good, but how can it be realized? Under the capitalist system and globalization that is rotating
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This is a wonderful book written by a fantastic man. I was privileged to see him at Appledore book festival last year. I was entranced. I sent for this book from the library thinking it was about his life and his long walk, many years ago, to all the places- at that time- who had nuclear weapons. I got a different book than I expected. Yes there are parts about his life, but there is also his thoughts about life. Also, primarily, about others thoughts about life.
I thought I was the only one to have beliefs like the ones described. Obviously not. Fascinating. Thank you Satish Kumasi.
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Crazy perspective on life. I feel reading this book has made me a better person.
On another note, this book marks my 9th of the year. Although this is now the second year in a row that I fell short of my 10 book goal, I read 4 more books than last year :) 2024 will be my reading year Ik it
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First few and last few chapters are VERY MUCH worth it. Otherwise, long stories about his life and travels.
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I had to read this book for class and I am so happy I did. It is the most down to earth story of spiritual experiences I have ever read and I appreciated it for its criticisms and deep questions as well as its tales of protest and religion. Satish Kumar is someone I wish I could meet and this book helps me get a little bit closer to that point.
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Earth Pilgrim: Conversations with Satish Kumarby
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QUOTES BY SATISH KUMAR (?)
“We live under the power of Modern Consciousness, which means that we are obsessed with progress. Wherever you are is not good enough. We always want to achieve something, rather than experience something. The opposite of this is Spiritual Consciousness. By that I mean you find enchantment in every action you do, rather in just the results of your action. Spiritual Consciousness is not a particular religion but a way of being.”
― Satish Kumar
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“We must realize that violence is not confined to physical violence. Fear is violence, caste discrimination is violence, exploitation of others, however subtle, is violence, segregation is violence, thinking ill of others and condemning others are violence. In order to reduce individual acts of physical violence, we must work to eliminate violence at all levels, mental, verbal, personal, and social, including violence to animals, plants, and all other forms of life.”
― Satish Kumar, The Buddha and the Terrorist
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“Whatever lessens suffering in yourself and others, that is right. Whatever increases suffering, that is wrong. The answer is within you. When you are free of pride and prejudice, when you are calm and attentive, a light will shine within you. Through meditation and through being mindful you will find your own knowledge of rightness. You will be your own light.”
― Satish Kumar, The Buddha and the Terrorist
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SATISH KUMAR’S BOOKS
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The Buddha and the Terroristby
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Thomas Moore (Foreword),
Allan Hunt Badiner (Afterword)
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QUOTES BY SATISH KUMAR (?)
“We live under the power of Modern Consciousness, which means that we are obsessed with progress. Wherever you are is not good enough. We always want to achieve something, rather than experience something. The opposite of this is Spiritual Consciousness. By that I mean you find enchantment in every action you do, rather in just the results of your action. Spiritual Consciousness is not a particular religion but a way of being.”
― Satish Kumar
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“We must realize that violence is not confined to physical violence. Fear is violence, caste discrimination is violence, exploitation of others, however subtle, is violence, segregation is violence, thinking ill of others and condemning others are violence. In order to reduce individual acts of physical violence, we must work to eliminate violence at all levels, mental, verbal, personal, and social, including violence to animals, plants, and all other forms of life.”
― Satish Kumar, The Buddha and the Terrorist
tags: discrimination, exploitation, fear, violence
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“Whatever lessens suffering in yourself and others, that is right. Whatever increases suffering, that is wrong. The answer is within you. When you are free of pride and prejudice, when you are calm and attentive, a light will shine within you. Through meditation and through being mindful you will find your own knowledge of rightness. You will be your own light.”
― Satish Kumar, The Buddha and the Terrorist
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그대가 있어 내가 있다
사티쉬 쿠마르 (지은이),정도윤 (옮긴이)달팽이2004-05-05원제 : You Are, Therefore I Am (2002년)
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'소훔 - 그대가 있어 내가 있다'는 관계에 대한 철학을 바탕으로, 영성을 기반으로 한 생태운동을 이끌고 있는 사티쉬 쿠마르가 자신의 삶과 사상을 이야기한다.
총 4부로 구성되어 각각 자이나교 승려로서 보낸 어린 시절에 대한 회고, 인도의 현자 비노바 바베를 비롯해 크리슈나무르티, 버트란트 러셀, 마틴 루터 킹, 슈마허와 나눈 대화, 인도 순례의 기록, '모든 것은 서로 의존한다'는 이른바 '공경의 생태학'에 대한 소개 등을 실었다.
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한국독자여러분에게 - 사티쉬 쿠마르
추천사 - 황대권
감사의 말
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제1부: 영혼은 서로를 섬기게 한다
1 자연에서 배우다
2 힌두교 정신
3 이것도 맞고 저것도 맞다
4 시간은 언제나 오고 있다
5 가네샤는 왜 코끼리 머리를 하고 있는가
6 모든 생명에 대한 조건없는 사랑을
7 세상을 포기하라
8 영혼을 자유롭게 하는 법
9 나와 세상
제2부: 땅, 영혼, 그리고 사회
10 세상으로 돌아오다(비노바 바베와 걷다)
11 끊임없이 흐르는 강
12 태양에게 배우다
13 진리는 길이 없는 땅(크리슈나무르티와 대화하다)
14 탄생도 없고, 죽음도 없다
15 합리주의와 비폭력(버트란트 러셀과 만나다)
16 질서 이전의 정의(마틴 루터 킹을 만나다)
17 빈곤과 진보(슈마허의 통찰력)
제3부: 인도 여행
18 평화의 종교, 이슬람
19 양극이 공존하는 땅
20 기쁨과 환희의 절
21 수공업 문화
22 순례자가 되어
23 간디의 발자취를 따라
24 재생의 씨앗(반다나 시바를 만나다)
제4부: 모든 것은 서로 의존한다
25 그대가 있어 내가 있다
26 의존을 선언하다
옮긴이의 말
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사티쉬 쿠마르 - 땅 위를 걷는 사람 / 데릭 젠슨
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