Zen: The Art of Simple Living: the art of simple living : 100 daily practices from a Japanese Zen monk for a lifetime of calm and joy

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Life requires time and effort. That is to say, when we eliminate time and effort, we eliminate life’s pleasures. Demonstrate, Rather Than Assert, How You Feel. The way to convey your true intentions. Understand the thinking behind uchimizu, the Japanese practice of sprinkling water outside a gate. Demonstrate, Rather Than Assert, How You Feel Peace, slowness, simplicity, joy, and zen... Japanese monk and garden designer Shunmyō Masuno shows us the art of simple living in his newly-translated book.

If we immerse ourselves in this kind of routine, unconsciously but inevitably we lose sight of our true selves, and of true happiness.Whatever it is you’re doing, be grateful for the opportunity. Be happy for the chance to do the work.

Toch kom ik al gauw tot de conclusie dat er voor mij niets nieuws staat in het boek. De vele adviezen en manier van kijken naar problemen of het leven op zich zijn mij niet vreemd. Daarvan probeer ik altijd automatisch zoveel mogelijk toe te passen in het dagelijkste bestaan. Wellicht door levenservaring, omstandigheden of gewoon omdat ik al zoveel gelezen heb. Juist ook over deze onderwerpen. Gelukkig heeft de schrijver geen belerende manier van schrijven, soms een wat conservatieve kijk op zaken zoals gezin, kinderen, ouders etc. Maar daar kan ik wel doorheen prikken en is nu eenmaal gewoon anders met betrekking tot mijn situatie. The secret to breaking free from confusion. Decisiveness is about having the ability to trust in yourself. There is no particular secret to mastering something. Just repeat the same practice every day. Adopt a sober, steady, continuous routine.The waiting is not passive-waiting for something to happen. The waiting needs to be active-waiting, by putting yourself, through your actions, in a place where opportunities to realize your potential are found. Pare Down Your Belongings.

What the Japanese prize most is the fragility of the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The blossoms are lovely because of their evanescence ‘“ we sense in them the ephemerality of life. It is said that this appreciation of the ephemeral is what enabled Zen Buddhism to take root and spread throughout Japan. There is, in fact, a deep connection between Zen thought and the reverence for cherry blossoms. Be the master wherever you go. Then, wherever you find yourself, things will be as they truly are.’Conscientious living begins with early to bed, early to rise. This is the secret to a life of ease and contentment. Don’t Let Things Go To Waste The happiness to be found in taking your time. When we eliminate effort, we eliminate life’s pleasures. Your heart feels lighter, and a warm energy surges through your body. The worries and stresses of daily life vanish for an instant, and you can just feel yourself, alive in this moment. The winds of destiny blow for all of us. Whether you are able to make the most of an opportunity will depend upon long-standing dedication and preparedness. Contemplate How To Die. When you grow a flower from seed, you become aware that nothing and no one can remain in the same place. Make Distinctions.