Zen the art of simple living : 100 daily practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a lifetime of calm and joy

-- from the the publisher -- The new take on an ancient concept that will bring peace, tranquillity and happiness to everyday life. Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen. Drawing on centuries of wisdom, renowned Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno applies the essence of Zen to modern life in clear, practical, easily adopted lessons - one a day for 100 days. Discover how: - Lining up your shoes after you take them off can bring order to your life - Putting down your fork after every bite can help you feel more grateful for what you have - Spending time barefoot can strengthen your body - Planting a flower and watching it grow can teach you to embrace change - Going outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory In Zen: The Art of Simple Living, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes - to what you do, how you think, how you interact with others and how you appreciate the present moment. With each task, you will open yourself up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm. Be more Zen in 2023 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 ________ 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. ________ '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 'does For Mental Clutter What Marie Kondo Has Done For Household Clutter' Publisher's Weekly A Beautifully Illustrated Guide To Slowing Down, Finding True Happiness And Feeling Calm, By Zen Buddhist Monk Shunmyo Masuno. _________ Zen Is The Perfect Antidote To The Chaos 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. __________ '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