The traditional Japanese concept of ma refers to a pause or a space, "the moment of no action, the stillness and silence that is filled with more powerful energy than the moments of action" on the classic Noh stage. It also refers to the pauses taken in between notes by a shakuhachi flute player or the spaces between stones in a Zen garden which reveal unexpected vistas and perspectives.

The eighteen thought-provoking essays in this book present the work of talented writers and artists with vast experience in the fields of Japanese art, religion, music and philosophy. They show us how the experience of ma in the traditional Zen arts and practices can be used to create a greater awareness of our surroundings to vastly improve our lives in many other areas.

〇日本の芸術、宗教、音楽、哲学の第一線で活躍する16人の識者が、「間（ま）」をテーマに、その奥深さを多角的に探求するエッセイ集
〇「間」の体験が、いかに私たちの感性を研ぎ澄まし、生活を豊かにするかを論じます
〇80点の美しい写真も掲載し、日々の喧騒を離れ、瞑想的な視点で世界を見つめたい方にもお勧めの一冊