Pico Iyer
British-Indian essayist and travel writer based partly in Japan whose The Lady and the Monk and The Art of Stillness explore Japanese culture, Zen philosophy, and the practice of slowing down in a restless world.
Works
- The Lady and the MonkTravel narrative exploring Japanese Buddhism and culture through relationships
- The Art of StillnessEssays on solitude, travel, and meditation in the digital age
- The Open RoadTravel essays exploring technology's impact on spiritual seeking worldwide
- Video Night in KathmanduEssays on exotic locales and cultural encounters in Asia
- Falling Off the MapTravel essays exploring remote places and cultural transformation