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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I felt a little bit betrayed by this book - I felt like some of the lessons were differently worded versions of previous lessons earlier in the book.
But, nonetheless, I did note down the following as most important - these one spoke straight to my heart
- don't leave what you can do today for tomorrow
- don't think of unpleasant things before you go to bed
- don't be troubled by things that have not yet happened
- take pleasure in your work
- cast away greed, anger and ignorance - the three poisons
I would probably list through this book again, but reading it in one sitting was not satisfying
But, nonetheless, I did note down the following as most important - these one spoke straight to my heart
- don't leave what you can do today for tomorrow
- don't think of unpleasant things before you go to bed
- don't be troubled by things that have not yet happened
- take pleasure in your work
- cast away greed, anger and ignorance - the three poisons
I would probably list through this book again, but reading it in one sitting was not satisfying
3 to 5 stars, depending on how much you are into Zen stuff. A relaxing read.
“Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while peeling potatoes.
Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.”
– Alan Watts
Eastern culture has always been a fascinating realm and, especially, Japan’s. Japanese society has broadly shown the attributes of simplicity and cooperation. The concept of Zen Buddhism is one causal factor for the same.
Shunmyo Masuno, the author of ‘Zen: The Art of Simple Living’ and a famous Zen Buddhist priest, has penned down 100 essays briefing about 100 daily practices that can be incorporated into one’s routine so as to adapt to a simple, meaningful and peaceful life. The author has mentioned habits as simple as putting footwear in an orderly manner or shedding the desires to brutally judge anything, the application of which can remove clutters from the mind and bring focus to the actual subject matter. Shunmyo has aligned the essays, along with Zen Buddhist illustrations, in a manner that is so conspicuously Zen-like.
The entire reading experience was a soothing experience for me and I felt a bit less cluttered with the help of this book. I think I can go back to this one again whenever I would feel less at ease.
Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.”
– Alan Watts
Eastern culture has always been a fascinating realm and, especially, Japan’s. Japanese society has broadly shown the attributes of simplicity and cooperation. The concept of Zen Buddhism is one causal factor for the same.
Shunmyo Masuno, the author of ‘Zen: The Art of Simple Living’ and a famous Zen Buddhist priest, has penned down 100 essays briefing about 100 daily practices that can be incorporated into one’s routine so as to adapt to a simple, meaningful and peaceful life. The author has mentioned habits as simple as putting footwear in an orderly manner or shedding the desires to brutally judge anything, the application of which can remove clutters from the mind and bring focus to the actual subject matter. Shunmyo has aligned the essays, along with Zen Buddhist illustrations, in a manner that is so conspicuously Zen-like.
The entire reading experience was a soothing experience for me and I felt a bit less cluttered with the help of this book. I think I can go back to this one again whenever I would feel less at ease.
inspiring
" علينا أن نبذل قصارى جهدنا لكي لا نبدد ^غمضة العين^ التي وهبت لنا "
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
This was the best time ever to read this book. I would listed to it on audio every time my mind got wrapped up with worry and anxiety which lately, has been often! Here are a few points that I took away but honestly, I could probably listen to this book on repeat for the next several weeks as a form of therapy. "You decide that you want to do something, pursue it as if your life depends on it." "Live how you want to die." Just delicious bite size pieces of Japanese wisdom. Loved it!
I'd like to give this book 3.5 stars. The quality of the entries is a bit scattershot. Some didn't really do it for me, some really almost require you to be in Japan, but others I wanted to keep going when the page ended.
It's worth reading from the library.
It's worth reading from the library.
*2.75/3. I'm always a little skeptical of self-help books, but this interested me because it seemed grounded in everyday actions. While I did take something away from a few of the tenets, some did go over my head. I think this is a good pick up for anything looking to learn more about everyday actions that can help create a calmer and more structured living, while learning serving as an introduction to zen Buddhism as well. Overall, interesting, but didn't blow my mind.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced