Zen: The Art of Simple Living cover art

Zen: The Art of Simple Living

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Zen: The Art of Simple Living

By: Shunmyo Masuno, Harry Goldhawk, Zanna Goldhawk
Narrated by: Adam Sims
Try Premium Plus free

Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $13.99

Buy Now for $13.99

About this listen

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.

©2019 Shunmyo Masuno (P)2019 Penguin Audio Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Meditation Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Spirituality Stress Management Happiness Wisdom
All stars
Most relevant
An easy listen, inspiring. I will listen again and again and will probably buy a hard copy.

Simple and succinct

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
succinct, provocative. lovely voice to listen to. easy processes and instinct training
A way forward for human nature.

succinct

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Absolutely loved this book. Thankyou Shunmyo Masuno for 100 ways of living in the present.

AmaZen book you will love

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A book everyone has to read! Will be showing this to my kids and friends.
Beautiful, simple forgotten wisdom of life and how to be happy and savour every moment.

Thank you for making this book, very grateful.

Absolutely beautiful,simple and wise

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
a lovely book carrying a lot of wisdom. the narrator has a soft and flowing speech.

very uplifting

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A wonderfully simple explanation of Zen. An ideal introduction or guide to those who are seeking serenity and purpose in life.

wonderful

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I like that this book is short. It's great to listen to pretty much any time of the day and it's a good reminder of mindfulness in your daily life. It really does help me feel more in tune with myself and more calm.

Daily Soother

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I've always thought change in lifestyle needs big decisions. But after hearing this book I've realised how simple things can affect positively in our life. Such an easy to listen book. Thank you.

Zen breeze in my busy life

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This was divine timing for me, such a beautiful listening experience. Thank You Thank You Thank You 🙏💖

Beautifully Connected

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I listen to this wonderful book whilst out walking in the morning. It sets me up for a calm and thoughtful day.

Calming and true

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.