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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

By Shoukei Matsumoto

By Shoukei Matsumoto

By Shoukei Matsumoto

By Shoukei Matsumoto

By Shoukei Matsumoto
Read by P.J. Ochlan

By Shoukei Matsumoto
Read by P.J. Ochlan

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Dec 24, 2018 | ISBN 9780143133339

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Dec 24, 2018 | ISBN 9780525505105

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Dec 24, 2018 | 134 Minutes

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    About A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind

    Little known fact: Buddhist Monks are amazing at cleaning and tidying. In this one-of-a-kind guide to cleaning your home, Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto reveals how to make your home as spotless as it is tranquil and peaceful.

    For Buddhist monks cleaning well is a cardinal skill and, in A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind, readers will discover their never-before-shared cleaning pro tips. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, true enlightenment is impossible if your home has even a speck of dust and, as such, Buddhist monks have much to teach us lay people about achieving a truly Zen clean.

    A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind features charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions on such essential household cleansing tips as:

  • First, Air It Out: Before cleaning anything Monk’s first open the temple windows to purify the air and let the crisp morning breeze in.
  • Don’t Procrastinate: ‘Zengosaidan ‘ is a Zen expression meaning that one should put all their efforts into each day so they have no regrets. In the context of cleaning, this means don’t put off cleaning those dishes you’ve left in the sink.
  • Remember to Put On Your Samue: Samue robes are worn by Japanese monks when they perform their daily duties of cleaning and looking after the temple. Easy to move in and to wash and care for, they are the perfect cleaning attire.

    • From cleaning up everything from your kitchen sink, toilet, and that pile of unidentified stuff in the corner of your garage to your mind, body, and spirit, this book will guide you in creating a home environment that will calm your thoughts and nourish your soul.

    About A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind

    Little known fact: Buddhist Monks are amazing at cleaning and tidying. In this one-of-a-kind guide to cleaning your home, Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto reveals how to make your home as spotless as it is tranquil and peaceful.

    For Buddhist monks cleaning well is a cardinal skill and, in A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind, readers will discover their never-before-shared cleaning pro tips. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, true enlightenment is impossible if your home has even a speck of dust and, as such, Buddhist monks have much to teach us lay people about achieving a truly Zen clean.

    A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind features charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions on such essential household cleansing tips as:

  • First, Air It Out: Before cleaning anything Monk’s first open the temple windows to purify the air and let the crisp morning breeze in.
  • Don’t Procrastinate: ‘Zengosaidan ‘ is a Zen expression meaning that one should put all their efforts into each day so they have no regrets. In the context of cleaning, this means don’t put off cleaning those dishes you’ve left in the sink.
  • Remember to Put On Your Samue: Samue robes are worn by Japanese monks when they perform their daily duties of cleaning and looking after the temple. Easy to move in and to wash and care for, they are the perfect cleaning attire.

    • From cleaning up everything from your kitchen sink, toilet, and that pile of unidentified stuff in the corner of your garage to your mind, body, and spirit, this book will guide you in creating a home environment that will calm your thoughts and nourish your soul.

    About A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind

    Little known fact: Buddhist Monks are amazing at cleaning and tidying. In this one-of-a-kind guide to cleaning your home, Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto reveals how to make your home as spotless as it is tranquil and peaceful.

    For Buddhist monks cleaning well is a cardinal skill and, in A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind, readers will discover their never-before-shared cleaning pro tips. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, true enlightenment is impossible if your home has even a speck of dust and, as such, Buddhist monks have much to teach us lay people about achieving a truly Zen clean.

    A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind features charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions on such essential household cleansing tips as:

  • First, Air It Out: Before cleaning anything Monk’s first open the temple windows to purify the air and let the crisp morning breeze in.
  • Don’t Procrastinate: ‘Zengosaidan ‘ is a Zen expression meaning that one should put all their efforts into each day so they have no regrets. In the context of cleaning, this means don’t put off cleaning those dishes you’ve left in the sink.
  • Remember to Put On Your Samue: Samue robes are worn by Japanese monks when they perform their daily duties of cleaning and looking after the temple. Easy to move in and to wash and care for, they are the perfect cleaning attire.

    • From cleaning up everything from your kitchen sink, toilet, and that pile of unidentified stuff in the corner of your garage to your mind, body, and spirit, this book will guide you in creating a home environment that will calm your thoughts and nourish your soul.

    Listen to a sample from A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind

    About Shoukei Matsumoto

    Shoukei Matsumoto graduated from Tokyo University’s School of Religious Studies and completed his MBA at the Indian School of Business. He is a Shin-Buddhist monk who operates the billingual higan.net Buddhism website, as well as the temple cafe. He was… More about Shoukei Matsumoto

    About Shoukei Matsumoto

    Shoukei Matsumoto graduated from Tokyo University’s School of Religious Studies and completed his MBA at the Indian School of Business. He is a Shin-Buddhist monk who operates the billingual higan.net Buddhism website, as well as the temple cafe. He was… More about Shoukei Matsumoto

    About Shoukei Matsumoto

    Shoukei Matsumoto graduated from Tokyo University’s School of Religious Studies and completed his MBA at the Indian School of Business. He is a Shin-Buddhist monk who operates the billingual higan.net Buddhism website, as well as the temple cafe. He was… More about Shoukei Matsumoto

    Product Details

    Category: Wellness | Home | Spiritual Nonfiction

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Dec 24, 2018 | 144 Pages | 5 x 7-1/8 | ISBN 9780143133339

    Category: Wellness | Home | Spiritual Nonfiction

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Dec 24, 2018 | 144 Pages | ISBN 9780525505105

    Category: Wellness | Home | Audiobooks | Spiritual Nonfiction

    Audiobook Download | $12.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Dec 24, 2018 | 134 Minutes | ISBN 9781984827487
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