"I have been a Buddhist monk at the Komioji Temple in Kamigyatso, Tokyo since 2003. A monk's day begins with cleanliness. We clean the spaces and gardens of the temple and ensure that the main hall shines. We sweep away the dust to rid ourselves of worldly desires. We remove anything dirty so that we are not attached to anything. The time we spend 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 of your body and keep it clean on a daily basis. In "Clean Home, Clear Mind," the bestselling Japanese self-help book, Shoukei Matsumoto presents the traditional cleaning techniques of Zen monks that will help us clean not only our homes, but also our souls. "Incredibly relieving... the most unusual self-help book of the year."