The Wisdom of Asia

Book excerpt: The fifth yearbook from the husband and wife duo Danielle and Olivier Follmi reveals the spiritual wisdom of the Far East, part of the overall poject called "Sagesses de l'humanité. Each of Olivier's photographs is accompanied by the thoughts of great masters, including Confucius, Lao Tzu, Dogen Zenji, Shonin, D.T Suzuki, Goe Xingjian and the Buddha. These words have guided generation after generation for thousands of years, they continue in this volume to enrich our views and lives with thoughts on nature, self-awareness, family and society. The photographs take us to captivating temples in Thailand, the lavishly mystic nature of Cambodia, mist-enshrouded landscapes in Myanmar, bamboo forests in Vietnam, rice paddies in China and Zen gardens in Japan. The book as a whole teaches us, one day at a time, the wisdom of the East.