The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
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AlbakiReads Editorial A 100-day Zen practice for bringing more attention to ordinary routines
A 100-day Zen practice for bringing more attention to ordinary routines
Organized as 100 brief daily lessons, this guide adapts Zen Buddhist ideas to small, repeatable actions: arranging shoes, pausing during meals, sitting in zazen, observing a sunset, tending a flower, and greeting others with gassho. The practices frame order, gratitude, change, presence, and contentment as habits cultivated through everyday life rather than extraordinary experiences. Each lesson is paired with a minimalist line drawing and blank space, creating a format designed for taking one practice at a time. Masuno’s approach presents simplicity as both a physical and mental discipline, rooted in concepts including ichi-go ichi-e and chisoku.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers seeking a structured, day-by-day mindfulness practice
- Those interested in Zen Buddhist concepts applied to daily routines
- People exploring simple rituals for attention, gratitude, and decluttering the mind
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MindfulnessZen BuddhismSimplicityDaily ritualsGratitude
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Book Overview "Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter." --Publishers WeeklyRelax and find happiness amid the swirl of ...
"Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter." --Publishers Weekly
Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of Don't Worry and How to Let Things Go.
In clear, practical, easily adopted lessons--one a day for 100 days--renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to teach you to Zen your life. Discover how . . .
A minimalist line drawing appears opposite each lesson on an otherwise blank page, giving you an opportunity to relax with a deep breath between lessons. With each daily practice, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes to your life, opening yourself up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm.
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Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of Don't Worry and How to Let Things Go.
In clear, practical, easily adopted lessons--one a day for 100 days--renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to teach you to Zen your life. Discover how . . .
- Lesson #4: lining up your shoes after you take them off can bring order to your mind;
- Lesson #11: putting down your fork after every bite can help you feel more grateful for what you have;
- Lesson #18: immersing yourself in zazen can sweep the clutter from your mind;
- Lesson #23: joining your hands together in gassho can soothe irritation and conflict;
- Lesson #27: going outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory;
- Lesson #42: planting a flower and watching it grow can teach you to embrace change;
- Lesson #67: understanding the concept of ichi-go ichi-e can make everyday interactions more meaningful;
- Lesson #85: practicing chisoku can help you feel more fulfilled.
A minimalist line drawing appears opposite each lesson on an otherwise blank page, giving you an opportunity to relax with a deep breath between lessons. With each daily practice, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes to your life, opening yourself up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm.
A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 224 | Language: English | Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP | ISBN: 0143134043
FormatHardcover
Pages224
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0143134043
EAN9780143134046
PublisherPENGUIN GROUP
Publication Date2019-04-02
EditionIllustrated
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight0.6 Pounds
Length7.1 Inches
Width5.0 Inches
Height0.8 Inches
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