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The Practice of Not Reacting

The secret to a stress-free life
Brief Description
From Japan's most famous monk, the Japanese bestseller offering you the Buddhist toolkit for navigating life with calm and focus. Don't let negative emotions rule your life; learn the skills to take back control. Thousands of people have already used the tools in this much-loved Japanese... Read More
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From Japan's most famous monk, the Japanese bestseller offering you the Buddhist toolkit for navigating life with calm and focus.

Don't let negative emotions rule your life; learn the skills to take back control.

Thousands of people have already used the tools in this much-loved Japanese bestseller to change their lives for the better. Now we all can apply the simple principles to find peace and happiness - no matter what.

In this life-changing book, Ryushun Kusanagi, Tokyo's most famous monk, draws on his deep wisdom to teach us the art of non-reaction. By developing the skills to let life's challenges wash over us, we can avoid distraction and take our lives in the direction we want to go.

The Practice of Not Reacting has never been more relevant - whether you worry too much about what people think, struggle to stay calm when life throws you a curve-ball, or feel low when something doesn't work out, this book will be your guide to bullet-proof calm and confidence, and achieving your goals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846048692

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Contributors:

  • Translated by Haydn Trowell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Ryushun Kusanagi (Author) Ryushun Kusanagi is a Buddhist scholar living in Japan, and one of the most famous monks in Tokyo. He has written several bestselling books in Japanese. The Practice of Not Reacting is the first of his works to be translated into English. Haydn Trowell (Translator) Haydn Trowell has translated works by major prize-winning authors such as Yasunari Kawabata, Maki Kashimada, and Rie Qudan, and has worked extensively with publishers in Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US. Haydn holds a PhD in translation studies from Monash University and has a background in both translation and creative writing.

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