Shoukei Matsumoto

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...

Life is full of endless noise from your phone, the buzz of people, traffic, and television. You are also subject to internal noise—worries, fears, negative emotions, and racing thoughts. Fuelling stress and anxiety, this overload is harmful to your mental and physical health, distracting you from living a fulfilling, purposeful, and peaceful life. Drawing on the practices, beliefs, and teachings...

An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator In our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected to the higher purpose of work – to see past the grind and embrace what we’re really trying to achieve. In this engaging and illuminating...