Senbazuru

In Japan, the paper crane is a symbol of peace, hope, and healing. She is considered the "bird of happiness", a mystical and majestic creature that, according to myth, can live for a thousand years. Tradition says that if a person folds a thousand paper cranes in a year, he will receive a special wish granting him long life, healing from illness or injury, and eternal happiness. The tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes is called Senbazuru ("sen" means "thousand" and "orizuru" means "paper crane"). In this book, renowned yoga and meditation teacher Michael James Wong brings Senbazuru to life as an inspiring philosophy that encourages you to slow down the hectic pace of everyday life and help you take small steps to improve your life. It is a book of small steps and delicate wisdom to heal your soul and help you find your own path to happiness.