How to Let Things Go

“Take life’s challenges day by day with the help of the newest book from Shunmyo Masuno… . Masuno’s voice shines through his tips, which are often simply put and charmingly straightforward. Despite being rooted in Zen concepts, this book’s accessible format and worldly focus make it a great choice for readers of all backgrounds.” —Tricycle“[A] wise and succinct guide … Masuno has a knack for turning a phrase to make familiar advice memorable… . The stressed will find much to appreciate.” —Publishers Weekly“Akin to a pocket Dhammapada or Bible, it provides inspirational and practical lessons for navigating social media, relationships, careers, and personal growth … with an easy-to-digest format that fits neatly on a smartphone screen.” —Buddhistdoor Global“Provides succinct instructions paired with hard-to-argue rationale, simplifying what otherwise might feel like a daunting task.” —Lion’s Roar

Shunmyo Masuno, the head priest of a 450-year-old Zen Buddhist temple in Japan, is the author of the international bestsellers Don’t Worry and The Art of Simple Living as well as an award-winning Zen garden designer for clients around the world. He is a professor of environmental design at one of Japan’s leading art schools and has lectured widely, including at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cornell University, and Brown University.

Allison Markin Powell (translator) won the PEN Translation Prize for her translation of Hiromi Kawakami’s The Ten Loves of Nishino and was a finalist for the Man Asian Literary Prize for her translation of Kawakami’s The Briefcase. She has also translated Shunmyo Masuno’s The Art of Simple Living and Don’t Worry, and works by Osamu Dazai, Fuminori Nakamura, and Kanako Nishi, among others. She was the guest editor of the first Japan issue of Words Without Borders and maintains the online database Japanese Literature in English. She lives in New York.