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Start giftingThe Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World
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Sean Pratt
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Length
2 hours 51 minutes
Language
English
Translators
Haemin Sunim & Chi-Young Kim
“Is it the world that’s busy, or is it my mind?”
The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. In this bestselling mindfulness guide—it has sold more than three million copies in Korea, where it was a #1 bestseller for forty-one weeks and received multiple Best Book of the Year awards—Haemin Sunim (which means “spontaneous wisdom”), a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States, illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life.
By offering guideposts to well-being and happiness in eight areas—including relationships, love, and spirituality—Haemin Sunim emphasizes the importance of forging a deeper connection with others and being compassionate and forgiving toward ourselves.
Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea, where his books have sold more than three million copies and are popular as guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. He has more than a million followers on Twitter and Facebook and lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings.
Sean Pratt has been narrating since 1996 and has recorded over six hundred books. He is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His critically acclaimed performances include Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley Jr. and Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin.
Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea, where his books have sold more than three million copies and are popular as guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. He has more than a million followers on Twitter and Facebook and lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings.
Chi-Young Kim is the translator of the New York Times bestselling Korean novel Please Look After Mom and the Korean contemporary classic The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly. She lives in Los Angeles.
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“Everyone who wants to thrive more in their life should have it on their nightstand.”
“Wise advice on how to reflect and slow down.”
“What could have simply been a collection of homilies instead read like haiku.”
“Ancient Buddhist philosophy for the modern age…Profound but relatable wisdom on coping with the daily grind—and on keeping sight of what really matters. Leave this book on your nightstand to clear your head before bed.”
“Ingeniously simple tips from a zen monk that’ll boost your mood, career—and relationships.”
“Sunim evokes a calm assuredness in his philosophy…His book is perfect for readers looking for a respite from busy lives and tumultuous times.”
“Full of insightful and practical advice.”
“Loving, practical, and kind…a beautiful reminder of the rewards of living wisely.”
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