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The Fox Who Fooled the Monk - 33 Zen Stories: Stop Overthinking, Release Negative Thoughts, and Find Peace & Happiness in Letting Go - Includes Reflections for Beginners
Outwit Your Own Thoughts - 33 Stories to Find Your Zen 🍁
Is your mind full of questions that never seem to rest?
Do you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or chasing peace that always feels just out of reach?
If so, this book was written for you.
The Fox Who Fooled the Monk invites you on a strange and surprising journey—a path of playful riddles, quiet reflections, and unexpected wisdom.
At the center of these 33 short Zen stories is a fox—clever, elusive, and wise in ways that defy explanation. It doesn’t speak in words. It speaks in riddles, laughter, and silence. And it just might be trying to teach you something—about presence, surrender, and the beauty of not knowing.
If your thoughts have been running in circles… if you're tired of holding on too tightly… these stories will help
🍁 Stop overthinking and return to the present moment.
🍁 Release negative thoughts without needing to fix or fight them.
🍁 Soften your grip, laugh again, and see life with fresh eyes.
🍁 Sit with the unknown—and find peace there.
And somewhere along the way, you may even find yourself seeing the world more lightly.
Inside, you’ll also find three exclusive bonuses and reflection questions to deepen your Zen journey—designed especially for beginners.
Whether you’ve read hundreds of Zen stories or this is your first, The Fox Who Fooled the Monk offers a quiet doorway into a clearer mind and a more peaceful life.
If you’re ready to find your Zen, click “Buy Now with 1-Click” and begin reading today.
Is your mind full of questions that never seem to rest?
Do you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or chasing peace that always feels just out of reach?
If so, this book was written for you.
The Fox Who Fooled the Monk invites you on a strange and surprising journey—a path of playful riddles, quiet reflections, and unexpected wisdom.
At the center of these 33 short Zen stories is a fox—clever, elusive, and wise in ways that defy explanation. It doesn’t speak in words. It speaks in riddles, laughter, and silence. And it just might be trying to teach you something—about presence, surrender, and the beauty of not knowing.
If your thoughts have been running in circles… if you're tired of holding on too tightly… these stories will help
🍁 Stop overthinking and return to the present moment.
🍁 Release negative thoughts without needing to fix or fight them.
🍁 Soften your grip, laugh again, and see life with fresh eyes.
🍁 Sit with the unknown—and find peace there.
And somewhere along the way, you may even find yourself seeing the world more lightly.
Inside, you’ll also find three exclusive bonuses and reflection questions to deepen your Zen journey—designed especially for beginners.
Whether you’ve read hundreds of Zen stories or this is your first, The Fox Who Fooled the Monk offers a quiet doorway into a clearer mind and a more peaceful life.
If you’re ready to find your Zen, click “Buy Now with 1-Click” and begin reading today.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2025
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July 25, 2025
The Fox Who Fooled the Monk wasn’t what I expected, and that’s exactly why I loved it. I picked it up looking for something light to ease my overactive thoughts, but what I found was something far more meaningful: a quiet, clever collection that actually helped me feel still for the first time in a while.
Each of the 33 Zen stories is brief, but they carry so much hidden depth. They don’t spell things out, and that’s part of the magic. I caught myself rereading certain stories, not to “solve” them, but to let them settle in my mind. The fox character is mysterious and oddly comforting, like a mischievous friend nudging you out of your mental loop without saying much.
This book doesn’t lecture or promise instant peace. It just gently shifts your focus in a way that lingers. If you’re tired of overthinking everything and want something calming but not boring, I highly recommend this.
Each of the 33 Zen stories is brief, but they carry so much hidden depth. They don’t spell things out, and that’s part of the magic. I caught myself rereading certain stories, not to “solve” them, but to let them settle in my mind. The fox character is mysterious and oddly comforting, like a mischievous friend nudging you out of your mental loop without saying much.
This book doesn’t lecture or promise instant peace. It just gently shifts your focus in a way that lingers. If you’re tired of overthinking everything and want something calming but not boring, I highly recommend this.
July 25, 2025
A page-turning and teaching tale
When it comes to entertaining and inspirational books, “The Fox who fooled the Monk” is an excellent choice for people who love reading and learning a lesson. This collection of zen stories is accompanied by meaningful teachings given by a fox which is an animal that shows wisdom and smartness. He speaks in riddles, laughter and silence. It’s an excellent story.
After reading it, you’ll feel at peace and your mind will release all your negative thoughts, leaving space for the positive ones. It invites you to embrace life with fresh eyes. Inside the pages, you’ll also find reflection questions to help you with your zen side. I really enjoyed it and recommend it.
When it comes to entertaining and inspirational books, “The Fox who fooled the Monk” is an excellent choice for people who love reading and learning a lesson. This collection of zen stories is accompanied by meaningful teachings given by a fox which is an animal that shows wisdom and smartness. He speaks in riddles, laughter and silence. It’s an excellent story.
After reading it, you’ll feel at peace and your mind will release all your negative thoughts, leaving space for the positive ones. It invites you to embrace life with fresh eyes. Inside the pages, you’ll also find reflection questions to help you with your zen side. I really enjoyed it and recommend it.
July 17, 2025
What is Zen? It can mean many things to different people, but at its core, it’s about looking for balance and meaning in one’s surroundings. To practice it is to continually ask questions about yourself and the environment in which you live. This is a book that can help you to do that, especially if you are new to the Zen concept and want a simple but powerful introduction to it.
These tales are about what it is to embrace the Zen state. They are about retraining your mind to see the world differently. At their center is a fox, wily, cunning, but also playful. Foxes are sometimes thought of as the epitome of Zen. When you read this book, you will understand why they are emblematic of it.
These tales are about what it is to embrace the Zen state. They are about retraining your mind to see the world differently. At their center is a fox, wily, cunning, but also playful. Foxes are sometimes thought of as the epitome of Zen. When you read this book, you will understand why they are emblematic of it.
July 25, 2025
I enjoyed it!
This book is just what I needed and didn't know. The Fox Who Fooled the Monk by Kai Tsukimi is a collection of interesting stories that lead us to deep reflections on life and on ourselves. All the stories are short and written in simple language, but they are truly curious and ingenious because they deeply penetrate the reader's thoughts.
Zen culture is completely interesting to me, but I consider myself very inexperienced in meditation and that type of activities, and this book was very useful to start reflecting. Another point to highlight about this book is that the stories are suitable for all ages and each person can give it a different interpretation.
This book is just what I needed and didn't know. The Fox Who Fooled the Monk by Kai Tsukimi is a collection of interesting stories that lead us to deep reflections on life and on ourselves. All the stories are short and written in simple language, but they are truly curious and ingenious because they deeply penetrate the reader's thoughts.
Zen culture is completely interesting to me, but I consider myself very inexperienced in meditation and that type of activities, and this book was very useful to start reflecting. Another point to highlight about this book is that the stories are suitable for all ages and each person can give it a different interpretation.
January 3, 2026
I used to be an avid reader, but I have been slacking; however, I read this book in one day. I can't remember the last time I did that. It has a beautiful black and white drawing for each chapter, and each chapter is short yet compels you to continue. The words are simple but meaningful, including descriptions of nature-so simple, yet I have seen it in real life. I have a busy mind and I thought nothing could silence it, but this book did. It is not exactly 33 stories (just chapters of the same story) but a continuation of how a monk living alone in the woods is visited by a fox. Unexplained things happen and he needs to learn stop continuing to question with his busy mind- so relatable!
November 25, 2025
This is the third book I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed it as much as I did the others. Reading these stories when I did gave me a much needed mental and spiritual break for which I’m grateful. If you find yourself overwhelmed and/or in need of some introspection, this could be just what the doctor ordered.
This book is being voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, Kai Tsukimi.
This book is being voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, Kai Tsukimi.
July 15, 2025
Excellent
Free the mind from overthinking. Let things happen like the WI d without tying to figure out why just let things happen
Free the mind from overthinking. Let things happen like the WI d without tying to figure out why just let things happen
July 22, 2025
Very enjoyable with great illustrations.
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February 5, 2026
This one didn’t resinate with me as much as The Cat and The Moon. One big difference was that the reflection questions weren’t right after each story but after a chunk of them.
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