A Monks Guide to a Clean House and M..., Shoukei Matsumoto
A Monks Guide to a Clean House and M..., Shoukei Matsumoto
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A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

Author: Shoukei Matsumoto

Narrator: P.J. Ochlan

Unabridged: 2 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 12/24/2018


Synopsis

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 The Author

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 selected as one of the Young Global Leader Honourees by the World Economic Forum 2013.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on June 26, 2018

Confession time: my house is an absolute mess. It’s not dirty just, very, very messy. There are books everywhere. I used to organise them but I have long since run out of shelf room. Books pile up, they get shoved into corners and form giant stacks and then I can’t find the ones I want (though all t......more

Goodreads review by Gabrielle (Reading Rampage) on May 02, 2018

3 and a half stars. "Think of your home as an allegory for your body." In Zen, it is often said that the profane is sacred and that the sacred is profane; that's why what can seem like menial tasks to some are viewed as ascetic practices for monks, as Shoukei Matsumoto explains in this little book. "A......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on January 16, 2018

In 2017 I began to incorporate more self-care and spiritual practises into my life. In 2018 it has been my goal to really engage with a more mindful, present, and tranquil lifestyle. For that reason I felt very conflicted about what to rate this book. I loved the essence of this book and was so sure......more

Goodreads review by Alia on October 27, 2019

The main difference between authentic self-help books and patchworked ones is in the authors. Authors who don’t practice what they preach speak empty words. They leave no marks on their audience’s memories. The example of books written by false teachers are plenty. They fluff up the market, but nobo......more

Goodreads review by Nigeyb on February 12, 2021

I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever by Marie Kondō at the start of 2016 and, when I read about A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind, I thought it might offer similar nuggets which I could incorporate into my routines. Shoukei Matsumoto, a B......more