The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy

A series of easy to read short writings to remind the essence of living in focus and calmness while the midst of our hectic everyday lives.

It is so neat to have a book that previously was in the New York City library system. I borrowed this book from our library and decided that I needed to have one of my own. There is something about an old well loved book .

It's easy to read this book. The advice is simple but you can contemplate and use it on your daily life.I'm going to re-read this randomly.

Must have!!

Like a lot of folks we get pretty busy or focused on different issues in our lives. This little book had page after page of things to think about that might help with some of those issues or just remind you of really important things.I will leave it out, once I get it back from my friend, and refer to it occasionally to rebalance.

A pleasant book written by a Zen Buddhist monk that might be a good book for someone interested in Zen to start out with. But there are other more detailed and definitive books on Zen practices and beliefs that I would recommend over this one for anyone really serious about delving into Zen.

This book is extraordinary. I had to pace myself to go over a lesson a day. It was very tempting to read even more. Lot’s to reflect upon. Give yourself this gift!

I read this on Kindle and liked it and the ideas/suggestions so much that I bought a hard copy and keep it on my desk, so I can thumb through it.