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The Zen sect of Buddhism is renowned for the cleaning practices of its monks, but cleaning is greatly valued in Japanese Buddhism in general as a way to ‘cultivate the mind’.
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- Assume the task with the right attitude. Thondup explains that “If you are meditating on generosity and someone knocks on your door and asks for your help, you cannot say, ‘You are bothering my meditation.’
- Focus only on cleaning. When you start to clean, keep your mind from wandering or concentrating on worries, disorder and confusion. Keep it focused on the here and now, on the movements you make.
- Start in silence. “If we start in silence, surrounded by calm, when the vegetation and the people around us still sleep, our heart will feel at peace, and our mind will be clear”, explains Thondup.
- Let the air circulate. Before you start cleaning, open the windows and let the air circulate throughout the house. The pure air will fill you with energy and help you face cleanliness in a better mood.
In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house - but your soul. Live clean. Feel calm.
In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house - but your soul.Live clean. Feel calm. Be happy.
May 7, 2018 · Tidying spaces is a great way to create order at work, at home, and in your head, and you needn’t do it alone, according to the Japanese Zen Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto.
Dec 1, 2011 · In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house - but your soul. Live clean. Feel calm.
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.
