About the Book
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim, read by Sean Pratt.
'Is it the world that's busy, or my mind?'
The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. 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. 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.
Hugely popular in Korea, Haemin Sunim is a Zen meditation teacher whose teachings transcend religions and borders and resonate with people of all ages. With insight and compassion drawn from a life full of change, the 'mega-monk' succeeds at encouraging all of us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you.
About the Author :
Haemin Sunim is a globally respected Buddhist teacher and author from South Korea. He is known for his clear, compassionate voice and practical teachings on mindfulness, emotional well being, and finding joy and balance in the midst of a busy modern life. His work speaks to everyday challenges with warmth, simplicity, and depth.
His books have sold over six million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages. In the Netherlands, one of his books set a national record as the longest running nonfiction bestseller and in South Korea it became the bestselling book of the decade. His work has been featured by The New York Times, The Guardian, NPR, and the BBC.
Haemin received Zen monastic training in South Korea and studied religion at the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard University, and Princeton University, where he earned his doctorate. He later taught Asian religions for seven years at Hampshire College in Massachusetts, bringing together monastic practice, academic depth, and lived experience. He is regularly invited to give talks internationally and to lead meditation retreats across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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. Haemin Sunim is a globally respected Buddhist teacher and author from South Korea. He is known for his clear, compassionate voice and practical teachings on mindfulness, emotional well being, and finding joy and balance in the midst of a busy modern life. His work speaks to everyday challenges with warmth, simplicity, and depth.
His books have sold over six million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages. In the Netherlands, one of his books set a national record as the longest running nonfiction bestseller and in South Korea it became the bestselling book of the decade. His work has been featured by The New York Times, The Guardian, NPR, and the BBC.
Haemin received Zen monastic training in South Korea and studied religion at the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard University, and Princeton University, where he earned his doctorate. He later taught Asian religions for seven years at Hampshire College in Massachusetts, bringing together monastic practice, academic depth, and lived experience. He is regularly invited to give talks internationally and to lead meditation retreats across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Review :
Everyone who wants to thrive more in their life should have it on their nightstand
Universal truths, beautifully expressed, lovingly illustrated
Ingeniously simple tips from a zen monk that'll boost your mood, career - and relationships
Offers practical advice on everything from handling setbacks to relationships. Best for reclaiming your zen
Taking time is Sunim's thing. He's a Buddhist monk who has become internationally famous for it. Written in response to requests for advice on social media, [The Things You Can See] directly addresses problems facing people around the world
Full of insightful and practical advice-and wonderfully portable, like a daily guidebook. I read it with great interest
Haemin Sunim has offered us a remarkable gift, a compendium of practical wisdom. It is accessible brilliance
A remarkable guide to how to live a life of unpretentious authenticity and compassionate engagement. In Haemin Sunim's brief essays and aphorisms, the insights of Buddhism have fully become the stuff of life itself
This book is wonderful-straight from the heart of a wise, kind teacher. Written simply and with gentle humor, it will help you find lasting happiness in a changing world
Loving, practical, and kind, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down is a beautiful reminder of the rewards of living wisely
