Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno

Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno

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Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno

Be more Zen in 2025 with this little book of 100 tips and activities to soothe the soul

'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life'
Daily Telegraph
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Zen is the perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . .

In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life.

You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions, to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot control, and so much more . . .

You will even make time to think about nothing at all.

Simplify your life with the art of Zen, and learn how to feel more relaxed, fulfilled, and with a renewed sense of peace.
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'Full of the simplest yet richest rituals to adopt in order to live a long and happy life, this book of wisdom is a soothing balm of peace for anyone living in the busy modern world' Psychologies

'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly

'This little treasure needs to be at every bedside' llan Lokos, author of Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace

'Zen: The Art of Simple Living makes the wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible' Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel Buddha

Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life. . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life * Daily Telegraph *
Full of the simplest yet richest rituals to adopt in order to live a long and happy life, this book of wisdom is a soothing balm of peace for anyone living in the busy modern world * Psychologies *
Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter: pare down and simplify . . . A bestseller in Japan, this will certainly resonate with fans of Zen practice, or those simply looking to declutter a busy mind * Publishers Weekly *
A pretty book to dip into for insights into a Japanese mindset * The Tablet *
With clear, practical and easy-to-follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life * Eastern Daily Press, Top 10 Books on Mental Health & Psychology *
You don't have to be into Japanese Zen Buddhism to appreciate this very prettily illustrated book of concise and nonjudgmental life lessons. It doesn't require long reading times - the bitesize paragraphs are perfect as quick bedtime reading or as an anti-anxiety boost first thing in the morning. * Real Homes *
Zen is one of the most beautiful books I've bought. I finished reading it with a renewed sense of peace . . . I can guarantee that after reading this, your heart will feel lighter and you'll feel alive with a warm, refreshing energy * KeiSei Magazine *
Shunmyo Masuno (Author)
Shunmyo Masuno is the head priest of a 450-year-old Zen Buddhist temple in Japan, an award-winning Zen garden designer for clients all over the world and a professor of environmental design at one of Japan's leading art schools. He has lectured widely around the world.

Harry Goldhawk (Illustrator)
Harry Goldhawk creates beautiful illustrations with his wife Zanna from their seaside cottage in Cornwall. They're hugely inspired by nature and colour, and love creating magical stories through their work.

Zanna Goldhawk (Illustrator)
Zanna Goldhawk creates beautiful illustrations with her husband Harry from their seaside cottage in Cornwall. They're hugely inspired by nature and colour, and love creating magical stories through their work.

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ISBN 13 9780241371831
ISBN 10 024137183X
Title Zen: The Art of Simple Living
Author Shunmyo Masuno
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2019-04-18
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.