The Art of Simple Living

100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy

Author  Shunmyo Masuno Illustrated by  Harriet Lee-Merrion Translated by  Allison Markin Powell
The Art of Simple Living
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"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…