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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

By Shoukei Matsumoto
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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto is a meditative exploration of how traditional monastic practices of cleaning can lead to inner peace and clarity. The author draws on his experience as a Buddhist monk to offer insights into how everyday tasks, like tidying and organising, can become spiritual practices that purify both the living environment and the mind. This book beautifully blends practical wisdom with philosophical reflections, encouraging readers to find tranquillity through simplicity and mindfulness.
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You might enjoy this insightful guide if you appreciate finding peace in everyday activities. It presents how the simple act of cleaning can lead to a mindful and serene lifestyle, weaving the philosophies of Zen with practical advice for cultivating inner calm through tidiness and routine.

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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind explores the connection between cleanliness and enlightenment. This Japanese bestseller reveals traditional techniques that help cleanse not only your house but also your soul.

We remove dust to sweep away our worldly desires. We scrub dirt to free ourselves of attachments. Living simply allows us to take time to contemplate the self, mindfully experiencing each moment. It's not just monks who need to live this way; in today's busy world, everyone can benefit from this approach.

The Zen sect of Buddhism is renowned for the cleanliness of its monks, but cleaning is 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 and share what it's like to be a monk in training.

This book will improve not just the condition of your own mind, but also the minds of those around you. I hope readers will discover that cleanliness is an opportunity to contemplate oneself.

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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind is appreciated as an unusual yet calming self-help book, with reviewers praising its simplicity and charm. It provides practical cleaning tips intertwined with insights into the Buddhist lifestyle, promoting respect for spaces and objects. Its approach offers a refreshing perspective against modern wastefulness, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a more mindful approach to tidying up.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846149696

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 144

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Health & Wellness Home & Garden Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development Shoukei Matsumoto

About the Author

Shoukei Matsumoto is a Buddhist monk at the Komyoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Since entering the Temple in 2003, his days begin with cleaning. Cleaning is greatly valued in Japanese Buddhism as a way to cultivate the mind. In this book, a bestseller in Japan and Europe, Shoukei Matsumoto offers up the cleaning practices of Buddhist monks, to help us all live simply and mindfully in each moment.

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