When Things Don't Go Your Way - Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times

"In From renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim, a guide to;turning life''s challenges into opportunities for self-discovery Have you ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball? Are you struggling to overcome unexpected challenges and setbacks? While loss, heartbreak, and loneliness are all part of the human experience, in this warm guide, internationally bestselling author Haemin Sunim shows us that these moments can actually be rare opportunities for self-discovery, serving as stepping stones to greater things in life. Drawing on Zen Buddhist philosophy and Sunim’s own experiences,

About the author

Haemin Sunim is a Korean Zen Buddhist teacher and author of two bestselling books, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things. His books have sold over 6 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Born in South Korea, he came to the United States to study film, only to find himself pulled into the spiritual life. Educated at UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in Korea and taught at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts for 7 years. His books are popular as guides not only to meditation but also to overcoming the challenges of modern life. When not traveling to share his teachings, Sunim lives in Seoul, where he founded Dharma Illumination Zen Center offering meditation retreats and counseling programs.

Product details

• Authors: Charles La Shure, Haemin Sunim, Sunim Haemin
• Assisted by: La Shure Charles (Translation), Sunim Haemin (Translation)
• Publisher: Penguin Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.01.2025
• EAN: 9780593513095
• ISBN: 978-0-593-51309-5
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Relaxation, yoga, meditation, autogenic training; Mindfulness, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, Popular psychology, Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation, Zen Buddhism, Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy