{"product_id":"work-like-a-monk-a-buddhist-guide-to-embracing-what-matters","title":"Work Like a Monk: A Buddhist Guide to Embracing What Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this meaningful guide offers a fresh perspective, and more intentional way forward.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-13: 9798217179657\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Matsumoto, Shoukei\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tarcher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tarcher","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Feb 2026)","offer_id":46080895221957,"sku":"9798217179657","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9798217179657.jpg?v=1776041507","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/work-like-a-monk-a-buddhist-guide-to-embracing-what-matters","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}