Work Like a Monk

A Buddhist Guide to Embracing What Matters

von Shoukei Matsumoto

176 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentatorIn our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected to the higher purpose of work – to see past the grind and embrace what we’re really trying to achieve.In this engaging and illuminating book, Japanese Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto offers a fresh take on what it means to find satisfaction at work. Presented in the form of an imagined conversation between a Western businessperson and a temple priest, this far-ranging exploration covers everything from embracing simplicity and communicating with clarity to the importance of daily rituals, insights on avoiding burnout, and even what it means to be a good ancestor. Along the way, you’ll discover ancient wisdom and contemporary ideas – all thoughtfully presented in the context of modern daily life.Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this meaningful guide offers a fresh perspective, and more intentional way forward.

• Themen: Ratgeber Lebenshilfe, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und praktische Tipps Karriere und Erfolg
• ISBN: 9798217179657
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.02.2026
• Größe: 183 x 134 mm
• Verlag: Penguin LLC US