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Zen: The Art of Simple Living

By: Shunmyo Masuno,Harry Goldhawk,Zanna Goldhawk
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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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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Absolute gem

Refereshing, uplifting and enlightening. A book for every household. Easily digestible and perfect for picking up when feeling a little blue or anxious. A great reminder of the profound beauty in the simple things in life. Thank you

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The Blatantly Obvious

100 very obvious ways to improve your life. Nothing new here - all rather shallow I'm afraid. Good performance by the narrator though.

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how not to complete the zen journey

some sound kniwledge presented in a poor way risking error for the listner maybe, too much western psychology maybe
and not enough zen like
not my cup of tea
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Super interesting

Very wise words from a lovely narrator. I liked how the chapters were only a few minutes long but gave you a lot to think about.

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Simply life enhancing

I listened to this book once, but I know that I will return to it many times. The sincerity in which it was both written and read is both heartwarming and refreshing.

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Well read…nicely modulated

Depth and meaning both implicit and explicit. No pretension or self aggrandisement. The words speak for themselves.

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Put me in a good state of mind

This book is simple, short, but deep. It helped me get out of a negative state of mind and put me in a positive state. Narrator is great.

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The affirmation

This peaceful practice is a corner stone of contentment and happiness. I have listened everyday and then listened again - still learning.

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Amazingly Zen and calming

Very enjoyable audiobook. Great content and the narrator is so soothing to the soul to hear. Will be something I will be listening over and over again.

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Life changing

Such simple and beautiful wisdom, made me revaluate everything I do and the way I do it

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