Sweeping changes
Gary Thorp
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Sweeping changes
by Gary Thorp
Published
2001
Publisher
Macmillan
Pages
159
ISBN-10
0333904907
Description
Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday TasksHousehold Chores—for many people they are pure drudgery. Yet when our homes are in turmoil, so are our lives. Awareness, patience, and calm are inherent in accomplishing everyday household tasks, and when combined with age-old Zen Buddhist wisdom, we can learn much about ourselves and our surroundings while performing them.With compassion and eloquence, author Gary Thorp, a practicing Zen Buddhist, shows how the principles of Zen can bring harmony and peace tour lives at home. Through the physical and metaphorical exploration of household tasks, such as sweeping the floor, doing the laundry, and cleaning the toilet, Sweeping Changes teaches readers how to care for their homes, and in so doing, themselves.Gary Thorp began studying Zen in 1960 and was later lay-ordained in the lineage o Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. He is now a full-time writer, doing research in marine biology and the ecology of the mountain lions. He lives in Marin County, California.
Subjects
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
The Way of Zen
Zen mind, beginner's mind
The Book
Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan shozō Meijiki kankō tosho maikuro-ban shūsei
Zen in the art of writing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sweeping changes?
This edition of Sweeping changes has approximately 159 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sweeping changes?
For most readers, Sweeping changes typically takes between 3h 19m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sweeping changes?
The estimated word count for Sweeping changes is approximately 39,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sweeping changes?
Sweeping changes was written by Gary Thorp.
When was Sweeping changes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.