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Zen: The Art of Simple Living

Written by: Shunmyo Masuno, Harry Goldhawk, Zanna Goldhawk
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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Publisher's Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Zen by Shunmyo Masuno. 

Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally best-selling 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.

©2019 Shunmyo Masuno (P)2019 Penguin Audio

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Practically explained

Some of the methods mentioned in this book are very practical. I have picked couple of points to implement in my life.

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Great book on Zen Philosophy

Excellent summary of 100 principles for simple living. Short and simple book but with deep insight.

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This does improve your lifestyle !

Before downloading this audio book, i went through the review section and there i saw a guy saying that he could actually use a few tips from this book to his lifestyle, same happened with me. A few learnings have changed my lifestyle to an extent and i feel refreshed and i can feel things now !
Tue narrator is just awesome, made sure that i listened to him whenever the audio was on.

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Good Spiritual Read

This is a good spiritual read- very simple and concise. Every lesson is given a crisp title that sums up the teaching. But a brief given by the Zen Monk helps with a better understanding of the lessons of life. As you read, you experience an inner awakening and you feel inspired by the parables that further enrich the meaning.

Hailing from a different country and culture, It felt good to learn a little about the Japanese culture and people. It teaches you how similar every culture is when it teaches you lessons of life.

Truly a wonderful spiritual journey!! Shunmyo Masuno has done a fabulous job of enriching our life with valuable lessons.

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Very practical without being too preachy

Very well written and well read. Easy on the ears and the mind, as a Zen book should be.
I would have liked a little more background about the Zen philosophy, before getting into its teachings. Nevertheless an excellent book.

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awesome. brief and engaging thoughts

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commentary was precise and engaging. language was simple and easy to understand. very deep thoughts explained like a breeze. thank you

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Blissful

It’s become a ritual for to listen this book every day.
Thank you very much for sharing this great wisdom

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Simple things yet the most powerful one's

If you implement these little things your life will be so relaxed and stress free

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good book to calm you

loved it good narration the only book I finished in two days you must read

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Soulful

Soulful experience of Madhyam marg practice .
Voice quality is extremely touching. Best companion during my daily morning walk .

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