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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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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.

©2019 Shunmyo Masuno (P)2019 Penguin Audio Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Meditation Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Spirituality Stress Management Happiness Wisdom

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Fantastic source of wisdom, clear, practical and enjoyable. This is a book that I will listen to many times.

Fabulous gem

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this book is very insightful in Zan teachings, it's for readers that tips and guidance of vzan way of life.

truly an eye opener

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A humbeling rendition of a more noble way of living. Informative and engaging with a straight forward approach to the zen lifestyle.

A useful read.

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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.

Simply life enhancing

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I'll be listening again and again! Well structured such that you can dip in and out and still follow easily

Best audio book I've got in a long time

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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.

Wisdom worth returning to

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Full of simple wisdom which can be listened to many times as it is short and broken down into points.

Simple Wisdom

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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.

Brilliant - just what I needed

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Truly inspiring, honest, beautiful, and meaningful I highly recommend this wonderful book a must read for anyone and everyone.

Truly one of the most beautiful, inspiring, meaningful, real and honest books I’ve read.

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

Life changing

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