{"product_id":"9798217179657","title":"Work Like a Monk","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this meaningful guide offers a fresh perspective, and more intentional way forward.","brand":"Matsumoto, Shoukei","offers":[{"title":"Penguin Publishing Group |  Hardback | Paper over boards |  2026-02-03","offer_id":47338578641151,"sku":"9798217179657","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_9f11b58a-33b3-49d2-9a9d-af285e873762.jpg?v=1759940488","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9798217179657","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}