The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lif…

Price: $21.00 - $12.30
(as of Jul 02, 2026 01:10:22 UTC – Details)

“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

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Life
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143134043
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143134046
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 7.38 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #47,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #283 in Philosophy Movements (Books) #291 in Meditation (Books) #592 in Happiness Self-Help
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,023) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });

Product summary

shift
+
alt
+
D