Abstract

The third book of the Monk Series will teach you how to stay calm in stressful everyday situations.
The third book of the Monk Series will teach you how to stay calm in stressful everyday situations.
 
For those whose work involves high stress situations, it is crucial to establish habits that keep their minds calm and clear. You can come up with many ways to achieve this - running, meditating, and so on - but these never really get to the bottom of the problem. It’s time to turn to the timeless wisdom of Zen Buddhism. People in Japan, including former and current prime ministers, have benefited from Buddhism practices. This book is filled with these practical tips, specifically what to do in the morning and evening, in order to stay calm to the end of the day. Here is the advice of a practicing monk at a famous Zen temple in Japan, where even government officials of high ranks go seek help.

Author’s Information

Hirai Shoshu is a chief monk at Zenshoan, a Rinzai Zen temple in Japan. He has been practicing Zen Buddhism for about 30 years. Besides his daily duties at the temple, Mr. Hirai regularly gives lectures at government offices, companies, and universities on Zen Buddhism and its application to everyday life. His books include Introduction to Zen, Power of Forgetfulness, and many others.