The Practice of Not Reacting

Name: The Practice of Not Reacting
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ISBN: 9781846048692

The secret to a stress-free life

Ryushun Kusanagi, Haydn Trowell

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Japanese

Rider & Co
14 July 2026

Buddhist life & practice; Zen Buddhism; Coping with stress; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

From Japan's most famous monk, the Japanese bestseller offering you the Buddhist toolkit for navigating life with calm and focus

Don't let negative emotions rule your life; learn the skills to take back control

Thousands of people have already used the tools in this much-loved Japanese bestseller to change their lives for the better, now we all can apply the simple principles to find peace and happiness - no matter what.

In this life-changing book, Ryushun Kusanagi, Tokyo's most famous monk, draws on his deep wisdom to teach us the art of non-reaction. By developing the skills to let life's challenges wash over us, we can avoid distraction and take our lives in the direction we want to go.

Never before have these principles been more relevant - whether you worry too much about what people think, struggle to stay calm when life throws you a curve-ball or feel low when something doesn't work out, this book will be your guide to bullet-proof calm and confidence, and achieving your goals.

By: Ryushun Kusanagi
Translated by: Haydn Trowell
Imprint: Rider & Co
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781846048692
ISBN 10: 1846048699
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 July 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Ryushun Kusanagi (Author) Ryushun Kusanagi, 'Tokyo's most famous monk', is a Buddhist scholar living in Japan. He has written several bestselling books in Japanese. The Practice of Not Reacting is the first of his works to be translated into English. Haydn Trowell (Translator) Haydn Trowell has translated works by major prize-winning authors such as Yasunari Kawabata, Maki Kashimada, and Rie Qudan, and has worked extensively with publishers in Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US. Haydn holds a PhD in translation studies from Monash University and has a background in both translation and creative writing.