“I have been a Buddhist monk at the Komyoji temple in Kamiyacho, Tokyo since 2003. A monk's day begins with cleanliness. We sweep the temple's spaces and gardens and ensure that its main hall shines. We sweep away dust to rid ourselves of our worldly desires. We remove everything dirty so that we remain unattached to anything. The time spent carefully cleaning every corner of the temple brings deep satisfaction. We live simply and dedicate time to reflection and introspection, experiencing each moment with awareness. This way of life is not only for monks. In today’s busy world, everyone needs it.”

See your home as an allegory for your body and keep it clean on a daily basis. In A Clean Home, A Clean Mind, the major Japanese bestseller, Sukei Matsumoto presents the traditional cleaning techniques of Zen monks that will help us purify not just our homes, but also our souls.

“Incredibly relieving... the most unusual self-help book of the year.” Daily Mail

“A bestseller in Japan, this charming book offers practical advice for home cleanliness, as well as fascinating insights into the Buddhist approach to life, which juxtaposes the essential respect for our personal space and the items that surround us against the excesses of modern consumer society.” The Guardian