Shunmyo Masuno

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno, read by Adam Sims.

Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen.

Drawing on centuries of wisdom, renowned Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno applies the essence of Zen to modern life in clear, practical, easily adopted lessons - one a day for 100 days. Discover how:

* Lining up your shoes after you take them off can bring order to your life
* Putting down your fork after every bite can help you feel more grateful for what you have
* Spending time barefoot can strengthen your body
* Planting a flower and watching it grow can teach you to embrace change
* Going outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory

In Zen: The Art of Simple Living, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes - to what you do, how you think, how you interact with others and how you appreciate the present moment. With each task, you will open yourself up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm.

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The beautiful follow-up to Shunmyo Masuno''s million-copy bestseller Zen:The Art of Simple Living. Feel your every day stresses melt away with 48 accessible, achievable lessons in his new book, Don''t Worry.

Learn to let go of stress,
Change how you worry,
And improve your life for good.

Shunmyo Masuno, Zen Buddhist Monk and million copy bestselling author of Zen: The Art of Simple Living, shows you how in 48 vital, easy-to-achieve lessons that will empower and equip you to relieve the anxieties of everyday life.

Use this book as your tool to focus on the ''now'', to improve your most important relationships, to let go of rose-tinted views that hold you back, and to learn ways to accept yourself as you are so that you enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, positive version of yourself.

© Shunmyo Masuno 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022