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Zen: The Art of Simple Living
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno, read by Adam Sims.
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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-04-20
Fabulous gem
Fantastic source of wisdom, clear, practical and enjoyable. This is a book that I will listen to many times.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-07-20
A useful read.
A humbeling rendition of a more noble way of living. Informative and engaging with a straight forward approach to the zen lifestyle.
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- Bernie Rowen
- 24-12-20
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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- dh
- 19-08-19
Best audio book I've got in a long time
I'll be listening again and again! Well structured such that you can dip in and out and still follow easily
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- Sandra
- 27-04-24
Wisdom worth returning to
The majority of audiobooks I own remain unfinished. My attention span is limited and I flit from book to book. However not only have I finished this one, I have listened to it several times. It is clear, concise and filled with wise words. Unlike many books on Zen, whilst it touches on Zazen sitting meditation, it is a much more practical philosophy of day to day living. Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-01-20
Simple Wisdom
Full of simple wisdom which can be listened to many times as it is short and broken down into points.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-05-22
Brilliant - just what I needed
A simple format that flows easily. A great book for people trying zen for the first time, I found alot of these things I had already been doing for ages. Since practicing Zen I am definitely more calmer.
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- Joseph
- 19-02-23
Truly one of the most beautiful, inspiring, meaningful, real and honest books I’ve read.
Truly inspiring, honest, beautiful, and meaningful I highly recommend this wonderful book a must read for anyone and everyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-08-23
Life changing
Such simple and beautiful wisdom, made me revaluate everything I do and the way I do it
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- Marci
- 04-04-24
Great advice and wisdom
Loved the short sections breaking down the way to live. Nicely read and very uplifting.
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