Zen: The Art of Simple Living

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

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

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

A pretty book to dip into for insights into a Japanese mindset

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.

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

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.

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.

Shunmyo Masuno

From the million-copy bestselling author of Zen

The highly anticipated follow-up to Zen: The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno has written a practical guide that is not only an introduction to the Zen lifestyle, but a focussed, highly practical book on how to solve the pain of worry and stress. 
 
The book contains 48 lessons in succinct chapters that cover subjects like: how to stay in the present, how to stop comparing yourself to others, how to stay calm in stressful situations and how to take action now. This book will put readers at ease with highly practical knowledge and teachings from the author; it will reduce readers' anxiety and it will be a tool for living worry free.

Shunmyo Masuno

Books by Shunmyo Masuno

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