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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
A calm and simply pleasant book of ideas, some immediately practical and some esoteric/requiring more contemplation. A balm.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Things you already know intrinsically, but good to be reminded of them. I enjoyed this book.
Das Buch hat einige sehr interessante Ideen und Ansporne gegeben.
Weiterhin war mir auch der Stil des Autors und die Gestaltung des Buches sehr willkommen.
Allerdings hatte ich ab und an das Gefühl, dass sich manche Ratschläge doppeln und andere keine richtigen Ratschläge waren.
Weiterhin war mir auch der Stil des Autors und die Gestaltung des Buches sehr willkommen.
Allerdings hatte ich ab und an das Gefühl, dass sich manche Ratschläge doppeln und andere keine richtigen Ratschläge waren.
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
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