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A Monk’s Guide to A Clean House & Mind

Book by Shoukei Matsumoto · 10 quotes · Care, Breaks, Darkness

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“F YOU USE AN OBJECT FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN, CAREFULLY REPAIRING IT WHEN NECESSARY, YOU WILL FIND THAT NOT ONLY YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OBJECTS BEGINS TO CHANGE BUT SO WILL THE WAY YOU RELATE TO PEOPLE.”

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“Dishes must be carefully held in both hands. Holding things in this way displays a sense of natural sophistication and shows that you take care of each and every thing you hold.”

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“Cleanliness is close to enlightenment, and so is a clean mouth with a fresh breath.”

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“We take tea breaks at ten in the morning and three in the afternoon. Taking regular breaks like this allows us to stay energized throughout the day.”

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“Of course, doing things this way saves time, but cutting corners on one task leads us to cut corners on another and then another, leading to a weakening of the heart.”

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“Clean your screens as if you are cleaning your soul, allowing the air to flow through freely.”

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“WHEN YOU ACQUIRE SUCH ITEMS, YOU BEGIN TO TRULY UNDERSTAND WHY THEY MUST BE TREASURED. THIS IS BECAUSE THE BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS OF THE PERSON OR PEOPLE WHO CREATED THEM HAVE BECOME PART OF THEM.”

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“SHINSHIN ICHINYO REFERS TO THE IDEA THAT THE MIND AND THE BODY ARE ONE. TRYING TO THINK OF THEM AS SEPARATE IS FOLLY. MEALS, MANNERS, AND GRATITUDE: PUT THESE ELEMENTS TOGETHER AND YOU TOO CAN LIVE IN HARMONY.”

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“MUMYO REFERS TO THE CONDITION OF BEING FIGURATIVELY LOST IN THE DARK. SINCE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE TRUE NATURE OF WHAT IS AROUND YOU, YOUR MIND SUCCUMBS TO WORRY AND ANXIETY.”

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“IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE WISDOM AND COMPASSION IN OUR LIVES, WE SHOULD DO OUR BEST TO KEEP THE SOURCES OF ILLUMINATION IN OUR HOMES FREE OF GRIME OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT OBSCURE THEM.”

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