--- product_id: 82982269 title: "Zen: The Art of Simple Living" price: "129.19 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/82982269-zen-the-art-of-simple-living store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # centuries-old Zen wisdom 100 daily Zen tips practical mindfulness rituals Zen: The Art of Simple Living **Price:** 129.19 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧘‍♀️ Master the art of calm — one simple step at a time. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zen: The Art of Simple Living - **How much does it cost?** 129.19 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/82982269-zen-the-art-of-simple-living) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable Peace Companion:** Compact hardback design perfect for on-the-go moments of mindfulness and reflection. - • **Endorsed by Thought Leaders:** Praised by Buddhist monks, authors, and wellness experts for its transformative, gentle approach. - • **100 Snack-Size Zen Activities:** Daily, bite-sized lessons to cultivate calm and clarity in just minutes. - • **Timeless Wisdom Meets Modern Life:** Ancient Zen principles distilled into practical, easy-to-follow guidance for today’s busy professional. - • **Mindful Simplicity for Lasting Peace:** Simple rituals like arranging shoes or deep breathing that transform mental clutter into calm focus. ## Overview Zen: The Art of Simple Living offers 100 practical, easy-to-implement Zen-inspired activities designed to reduce stress and enhance mindfulness. Authored by renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno, this compact hardback blends centuries-old wisdom with modern-day relevance, empowering busy professionals to cultivate calm, clarity, and a renewed sense of peace in everyday life. ## Description Be more Zen in 2025 with this little book of 100 tips and activities to soothe the soul 'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph _______ Zen is the perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . . In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life. You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions, to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot control, and so much more . . . You will even make time to think about nothing at all. Simplify your life with the art of Zen, and learn how to feel more relaxed, fulfilled, and with a renewed sense of peace. _______ 'Full of the simplest yet richest rituals to adopt in order to live a long and happy life, this book of wisdom is a soothing balm of peace for anyone living in the busy modern world' Psychologies 'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly 'This little treasure needs to be at every bedside' llan Lokos, author of Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace ' Zen: The Art of Simple Living makes the wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible' Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel Buddha Review: A Gentle Book with Lasting Impact - This is a book that BookSloth has opened not once, but twice. On her first reading, she approached it with resistance, sceptical that simplicity could truly be so powerful. Her monkey mind scoffed: can lining up your shoes or savoring morning air really make a difference? She finished that initial read unconvinced, feeling the advice was pleasant but perhaps too simple. Yet something quiet happened in the weeks that followed. BookSloth found that phrases from Masuno’s gentle instructions kept surfacing in her daily life. They weren’t quotes she’d consciously memorised, but they lingered in her subconscious, arising unbidden at just the right moments. The wisdom of the book had planted seeds. Bit by bit, Zen: The Art of Simple Living was working on her from the inside out. This realisation moved BookSloth to pick up the book a second time, now with a more open mind. And this time, one particular lesson struck her heart with full force. Masuno, who is not only a Zen monk but also a renowned garden designer, writes about the danger of being swayed by too many opinions when creating something. He shares from experience: “If I focus too much on what the team sees, then it can be difficult to complete the garden as an expression of my own thoughts. Although it may seem counterintuitive, when it comes to coordinating what direction the rocks will face, the fewer people involved, the easier it is to synchronise. And when it’s time to make the final adjustments, it’s best to do it alone.” For BookSloth, who does books for a living, this passage became the quote she wanted to share with every author she works with. It’s a gentle nudge to trust one’s own vision. In a world where writers are often inundated with feedback from teams, beta readers, and market trends, Masuno’s words remind us that art (whether a garden or a novel) sometimes flourishes best with fewer voices and a bit of solitude. BookSloth finds this insight quietly profound. She has already started telling her writers: carry your project with a team when needed, but for the final touches, don’t be afraid to step into the quiet and listen to your own creative voice. The book also taught BookSloth that “simple” doesn’t always mean “easy”. The practices Masuno suggests are straightforward–wake up 15 minutes earlier, arrange your room simply, breathe deeply. They sound easy enough, yet implementing them proved to be a true exercise in mindfulness. BookSloth noticed how her own monkey mind would resist these small changes. One evening, for example, she tried the book’s advice to pause after every bite during dinner. Such a simple act–and yet her thoughts kept racing, impatient to move on. This is where the real challenge of the book lies: its tips are plain and practical, but following them asks you to slow down and wrestle kindly with that restless part of your mind. BookSloth came to appreciate that simplicity is a discipline. In embracing these humble practices, she often confronted her busy modern habits. With patience, though, each little exercise reflected just how full her mind had been and how much calmer it could be. The simplicity that she once dismissed as trivial turned out to be stealthily transformative. This book changed BookSloth. Not with a thunderbolt epiphany, but in a quiet, enduring way. She carries herself a bit differently now. Mornings start with a brief moment of emptiness (just as Masuno gently instructs), and it leaves her feeling more present throughout the day. When anxiety swells, she finds herself recalling the book’s gentle voice: “The answers you seek are within.” BookSloth is grateful she gave this book a second chance. Shunmyō Masuno’s warm, no-frills wisdom seeped into her life and work, proving her initial scepticism both right and wrong: yes, the book really is simple–and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful. Warmly recommended to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise of modern life. Read it slowly, let its lessons percolate, and you may just find yourself, as BookSloth did, a little more at peace, a little more you, on the other side of its pages. Review: Zen art to simple living - I love this book.This book I have not read from cover to cover.I dip in and out of it. Such wise words to reflect onyour current situation. I find it great to read. There is illustrations in the book which are drawn and its nice to read and look at. ## Features - Reading books is a kind of enjoyment - This product will be an excellent pick for you ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 27,911 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 14 in Zen Buddhism 14 in Zen Philosophy 41 in Philosophy of Buddhism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,683 Reviews | ## Images ![Zen: The Art of Simple Living - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HWrm777DL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Gentle Book with Lasting Impact *by B***H on 11 January 2026* This is a book that BookSloth has opened not once, but twice. On her first reading, she approached it with resistance, sceptical that simplicity could truly be so powerful. Her monkey mind scoffed: can lining up your shoes or savoring morning air really make a difference? She finished that initial read unconvinced, feeling the advice was pleasant but perhaps too simple. Yet something quiet happened in the weeks that followed. BookSloth found that phrases from Masuno’s gentle instructions kept surfacing in her daily life. They weren’t quotes she’d consciously memorised, but they lingered in her subconscious, arising unbidden at just the right moments. The wisdom of the book had planted seeds. Bit by bit, Zen: The Art of Simple Living was working on her from the inside out. This realisation moved BookSloth to pick up the book a second time, now with a more open mind. And this time, one particular lesson struck her heart with full force. Masuno, who is not only a Zen monk but also a renowned garden designer, writes about the danger of being swayed by too many opinions when creating something. He shares from experience: “If I focus too much on what the team sees, then it can be difficult to complete the garden as an expression of my own thoughts. Although it may seem counterintuitive, when it comes to coordinating what direction the rocks will face, the fewer people involved, the easier it is to synchronise. And when it’s time to make the final adjustments, it’s best to do it alone.” For BookSloth, who does books for a living, this passage became the quote she wanted to share with every author she works with. It’s a gentle nudge to trust one’s own vision. In a world where writers are often inundated with feedback from teams, beta readers, and market trends, Masuno’s words remind us that art (whether a garden or a novel) sometimes flourishes best with fewer voices and a bit of solitude. BookSloth finds this insight quietly profound. She has already started telling her writers: carry your project with a team when needed, but for the final touches, don’t be afraid to step into the quiet and listen to your own creative voice. The book also taught BookSloth that “simple” doesn’t always mean “easy”. The practices Masuno suggests are straightforward–wake up 15 minutes earlier, arrange your room simply, breathe deeply. They sound easy enough, yet implementing them proved to be a true exercise in mindfulness. BookSloth noticed how her own monkey mind would resist these small changes. One evening, for example, she tried the book’s advice to pause after every bite during dinner. Such a simple act–and yet her thoughts kept racing, impatient to move on. This is where the real challenge of the book lies: its tips are plain and practical, but following them asks you to slow down and wrestle kindly with that restless part of your mind. BookSloth came to appreciate that simplicity is a discipline. In embracing these humble practices, she often confronted her busy modern habits. With patience, though, each little exercise reflected just how full her mind had been and how much calmer it could be. The simplicity that she once dismissed as trivial turned out to be stealthily transformative. This book changed BookSloth. Not with a thunderbolt epiphany, but in a quiet, enduring way. She carries herself a bit differently now. Mornings start with a brief moment of emptiness (just as Masuno gently instructs), and it leaves her feeling more present throughout the day. When anxiety swells, she finds herself recalling the book’s gentle voice: “The answers you seek are within.” BookSloth is grateful she gave this book a second chance. Shunmyō Masuno’s warm, no-frills wisdom seeped into her life and work, proving her initial scepticism both right and wrong: yes, the book really is simple–and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful. Warmly recommended to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise of modern life. Read it slowly, let its lessons percolate, and you may just find yourself, as BookSloth did, a little more at peace, a little more you, on the other side of its pages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zen art to simple living *by M***R on 27 November 2025* I love this book.This book I have not read from cover to cover.I dip in and out of it. Such wise words to reflect onyour current situation. I find it great to read. There is illustrations in the book which are drawn and its nice to read and look at. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone needs a little Zen in their lives *by B***S on 16 August 2026* As someone who has a very busy professional and social life I love these sort of books to help with lifestyle challenges and lessons. There's a lot to be said for this spiritual path and I've used a lot of the guidance and teachings to help to bring a greater balance to my life. Definitely worth a read and it certainly makes you think. It might even make you change a few things. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zen: The Art of Simple Living - Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk - How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/82982269-zen-the-art-of-simple-living](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/82982269-zen-the-art-of-simple-living) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-15*