The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
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"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 . . . 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 Review: Favorite Edition, Line Drawings - This is my favorite edition of this book. The simple line drawings complement the simple but profound reflections presented. I like to go back to it at least once a year if not more and don't limit myself to trying to read it cover to cover but rather select particular pages of current interest or fancy. Review: Thoughtful snippets on living - A series of easy to read short writings to remind the essence of living in focus and calmness while the midst of our hectic everyday lives.
| Best Sellers Rank | #83,673 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #152 in Philosophy Movements (Books) #257 in Meditation (Books) #652 in Happiness Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,017 Reviews |
T**R
Favorite Edition, Line Drawings
This is my favorite edition of this book. The simple line drawings complement the simple but profound reflections presented. I like to go back to it at least once a year if not more and don't limit myself to trying to read it cover to cover but rather select particular pages of current interest or fancy.
J**A
Thoughtful snippets on living
A series of easy to read short writings to remind the essence of living in focus and calmness while the midst of our hectic everyday lives.
P**A
Inspirational
In this simple and well written book, the author shows the reader how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life. The book offers a clarity on the various aspects of living providing a path towards happiness and serenity while mitigating the chaos of everyday life. I would highly recommend this book.
G**G
Give new life to an old book
It is so neat to have a book that previously was in the New York City library system. I borrowed this book from our library and decided that I needed to have one of my own. There is something about an old well loved book .
C**R
Insightful
This book shows you through concepts in the way which to live to attain a simple lifestyle that you can be content with. This is not a book to challenge you to change but rather challenges you to accept what already is.
C**C
A basic overview
A pleasant book written by a Zen Buddhist monk that might be a good book for someone interested in Zen to start out with. But there are other more detailed and definitive books on Zen practices and beliefs that I would recommend over this one for anyone really serious about delving into Zen.
P**L
Buy! Buy! Buy!
Must have!!
L**N
Reminders
As I am in my 70s now, most of these teachings I have learned along my life. But the reading provided reminders and the impetus to not forget to live the tenets we know to be true.
B**.
a treasure
The Art of simple living is for daily dipping into . Simple yet profound messages in every page.
A**E
Tolle Idee -- Inhalt aber schwach.
Das Buch ist hochwertig verarbeitet, fühlt sich sehr schön in der Hand. Nur der Inhalt ist leider recht schwach -- zu oberflächlich, kaum was neues für mich dabei, höchstens 1-2 Anregungen, die mich zum Nachdenken gebracht haben. 2 aus 100 ist leider sehr wenig...
A**R
Simple book!
Great book! Simple read.
D**N
Life
Are you having difficulties in your life? This book will help you. It is all about common sense and stability in your thoughts and actions.
B**Y
good!
comforting and simple
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