Education for Awakening: An Eastern Approach to Holistic Education

Education for Awakening was the first book-length discussion of Eastern approaches to holistic education and this revised edition presents an even more integrative landscape. Combining the wisdom of the East and contemporary embodied pedagogies, Nakagawa shows what a truly integral educational vision looks like—a vision that will inspire both teachers and students to unpack the spiritual depths of learning and re-engage education with greater meaning, compassion, and wonder. 

In this stimulating and illuminating book, Dr. Nakagawa draws upon his deep understanding of Western, Asian and indigenous paths to full human development to demonstrate that they are complementary elements in a comprehensive holistic philosophy. This is a work of ambitious and impressive scholarship, describing a holism that is truly whole.

Education for Awakening is remarkably “nutrient dense”; like a perfect food, it provides rich, comprehensive, accessible nourishment. With a vast reach of Eastern and Western thought, it grounds Holistic education in a multidimensional reality that engenders an expansive view of both education and of the human being. It brings clarity to worldview and contemplative direction for world presence–helping to open self to world. This is a rare and outstanding resource that understands the potential for education to transform consciousness and culture.  

Eastern thought has significant potential for holistic education, providing rich ideas and various practices. However, integrating holistic education with Eastern thought has not been seriously considered in education. Education for Awakening attempts to build an Eastern view of holistic education.

• | Author: Yoshiharu Nakagawa
• | Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• | Publication Date: Dec 12, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781805921936
• | ISBN-10: 1805921932