Hara: The Vital Centre of Man Hardcover - 1971

London/New York: George Allen & Unwin Ltd/Fernhill House, 1971. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The acclaimed German psychotherapist & Zen Master explores the teaching & tradition of Hara--the Japanese term for "vital center,'' & its significance in attaining soul-body unity & self-realization. In 208 pages, a black-and-white frontispiece & 7 internal illustrations, & 3 Japanese texts on Hara in the Appendix. Orig. published as "Hara: Die Erdmitte des Menschen,'' in 1956, this is the First English-Language translation from 1962 (this the Third Impression, 1972). Hardcover book is Fine in an equally Fine, unclipped DJ: red-brown cloth covered boards, stamped on front & lettered on spine in silver, are bright & clean, as is the interior. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. The DJ is equally pristine, with NO edgewear or fading. A beauty! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have here! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.