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Cleanliness is next to enlightenment. The Japanese bestseller explains traditional techniques that help cleanse not only your house - but your soul. We remove dust to sweep away our worldly desires. We scrub dirt to free ourselves of attachments. We live simply and take time to contemplate the self, mindfully living each moment. It's not just monks that need to live this way. Everyone in today's busy world today needs it. The Zen sect of Buddhism is renowned for the cleanliness of its monks, but cleaning is greatly valued in Japanese Buddhism in general as a way to cultivate the mind. In this book, I introduce everyday cleaning methods typically employed in temples, while sharing what it's like to be a monk in training. This book will improve the condition not just of your own mind, but also the people around you. I hope readers will discover that cleanliness is an opportunity to contemplate oneself.

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PublisherPenguin Books LTD

ISBN-139781846149696

eBay Product ID (ePID)20046579803

Product Key Features

Book TitleA Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

AuthorShoukei Matsumoto

FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

TopicHouses, Buddhism, Popular Philosophy, Mental Health

Publication Year2018

Number of Pages144 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height180mm

Item Width120mm

Item Weight119g

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Title_AuthorShoukei Matsumoto

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by shalaslet
30 Jun, 2019
A subtle reminder of why we should be mindful.
As reading through this charming little book, I was reminded of all of the things I neglect to do on a daily basis when other things in life get in the way. I however, paused to read this charming little book and realised i have the time really ! i have just forgotten how to use it well. A lot of the things in the book I have actually incorporated into my life at sometime or another, like I say, this little book has just reminded me.
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by bluelady1800
12 Apr, 2024
Little gem for a declutterred peaceful life
This book is a little gem providing insight in the monk’s life and how to achieve a sense of purpose and serenity. Teaches how to simplify your life and how to approach cooking, cleaning, enjoy daily tasks and live day by day serenely.
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by bullseyealpha
28 Feb, 2018
A quick guide to a lifelong process
This is a super quick read (a few hours) the ideas are simple but to do it properly is a life long lesson in being mindful and grateful and sustainable. 2 simple ideas: clean in the morning and tidy in the evening are linked to ides about calmness and enlightenment. Even my teenagers "got" some of it!
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by ferryrider
24 Jan, 2018
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
Unlike some self-help books this is a simple jargon-free guide that is also calming to read.
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by 5855sophia
19 Sep, 2019
Clean away the stresses!
A simple easy read with some useful information on how to declutter your life
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by redriver5714
06 Jun, 2024
great book and excellent value - thank you
great book and excellent value - thank you
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by durotriges00
26 Dec, 2018
Simple and direct
Simple and direct
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