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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

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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.

Critics Review

Everyone who wants to thrive more in their life should have it on their nightstand
Arianna Huffington
Universal truths, beautifully expressed, lovingly illustrated
Mark Williams, co-author of 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World'
Ingeniously simple tips from a zen monk that'll boost your mood, career - and relationships
Daily Mail
Offers practical advice on everything from handling setbacks to relationships. Best for reclaiming your zen
Stylist
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
Guardian
Full of insightful and practical advice-and wonderfully portable, like a daily guidebook. I read it with great interest
Bhante Gunaratana, author of 'Mindfulness in Plain English'
Haemin Sunim has offered us a remarkable gift, a compendium of practical wisdom. It is accessible brilliance
Allan Lokos, founder and guiding teacher, Community Meditation Center, NYC; author of 'Through the Flames', 'Patience', and 'Pocket Peace'
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
Robert Buswell, Director of Buddhist Studies, UCLA
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
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of 'Buddha’s Brain' and 'Hardwiring Happiness'
Loving, practical, and kind, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down is a beautiful reminder of the rewards of living wisely
Jack Kornfield, bestselling author of 'A Path with Heart' and 'The Wise Heart'
Author Haemin Sunim
Narrator Sean Pratt
Duration 2 hours and 51 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780241981887
Format Audiobook
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Genre Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, Popular philosophy, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Zen Buddhism
Availability AU, GB, IE

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