Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta

Zen Practitioner & Minimalist Writer

Leo Babauta is a writer and zenned-out minimalist who explores simplicity, habit formation, and Zen philosophy through his popular blog and books.

Authors & Thinkers

Leo Babauta is a writer known for founding Zen Habits, a widely-read blog exploring simplicity, productivity, and mindful living. His work draws heavily from Zen Buddhism and practical minimalism, helping readers strip away complexity to focus on what matters most.

2 Books Recommended by Leo Babauta

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#1

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

by Shunryu Suzuki

7 people recommended

A classic.

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Also recommended by: Steve Jobs, Marc Benioff, Andy Puddicombe, Garry Tan, Kevin Rose, Sharon Salzberg

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#2

What Is Zen?

by Norman Fischer

The best book for [Zen Buddhism] beginners. It’s a wonderful intro and answers most of the questions I had when I started.

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