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Adira ao LibraryThing para descobrir se irá gostar deste livro. Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. In Japan, cleanliness is next to enlightenment. In this book a Zen Buddhist monk draws on ancient traditions and experience to show you how to your daily habits. These range from cleaning to preparing food and everything else inbetween. I picked this up on a whim as I liked the cover and the fact that its quite a small book. I read through it in an evening and although I wouldn't say that it inspired me to change any of my habits I did enjoy it. The explanations behind the monk's methodologies were interesting and the book is well written. I don't enjoy cleaning. I try to avoid it if I can. Life's too short, you know? It's definitely a chore for me, with all the negative connotations that word now carries. My mum was the opposite to me. She rose early every morning before work and cleaned a room of the house. She ironed everything after washing it - clothes, handkerchiefs, towels, bedsheets, underwear. Reading this book made me realise that she would have made a good Buddhist monk. Not me, though. After reading an interview with the author, I'd hoped it might unlock for me the secret of making housework less of a chore and more of a joy. There are some ideas in it that have helped me rethink my attitude to housework, such as thinking of it as taking care of my living environment, which is something that helps keep me alive. Mostly, though, I felt as though I was being judged and told off. The author is very particular, because he's a monk and it's part of his chosen lifestyle, but not everyone is cut out to be a monk, and not everyone has space in their life for daily cleaning that involves contemplation. He didn't seem prepared, for the most part, to make allowances for that. It was the monk's way or being condemned to a life of degradation and a dirty heart. I found some of it funny, which I'm sure wasn't the intention. Buying a handmade Japanese feather duster to clean your tokonoma with was my favourite, but also wearing white socks to do the gardening. 294.34435 Religion > Other Religions > Religions of Indic origin > Buddhism > Buddhism - practice > Meditation > Meditation & Mindfulness Primary; 6 copies 294.3927 Religion > Other Religions > Religions of Indic origin > Buddhism > Buddhism - Branches and schools > Mahayana Buddhism > Zen Buddhism 1 copy sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
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. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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The focus is on inspiration rather than detailed instruction, and that inspiration emerges from Japanese, Zen Buddhist spirituality and home design, so it may not resonate deeply with some Western homemakers. ( )