The first thing I noticed was how beautiful the illustrations and prose are in this book. With insight and compassion drawn from a life full of change, the bestselling monk succeeds at encouraging all of us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you. Hugely popular in Korea, Haemin Sunim is a Zen meditation teacher whose teachings transcend religion, borders and ages. Haemin Sunim’s simple messages – which he first wrote when he responded to requests for advice on social media – speak directly to the anxieties that have become part of modern life and remind us of the strength and joy that come from slowing down. In this timely guide to mindfulness, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk born in Korea and educated in the United States, offers advice on everything from handling setbacks to dealing with rest and relationships, in a beautiful book combining his teachings with calming full-colour illustrations. The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. ‘Is it the world that’s busy, or my mind?’ The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down – Haemin Sunim For once, he actually took notice of something I said and he ordered this as a surprise! He said it was #1 on Amazon for Buddhism and thought I might enjoy it, so here is my review! I was having a discussion with my other half about religion and mentioned that I was keen to learn more about Buddhism.
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