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

ISBN 
9780241989951
Format 
Paperback
Recommended Price 
R295.00
Published 
February 2025
About the book: 
What if moments of great difficulty are, in fact, opportunities for growth and selfdiscovery?
 
What if they can serve as stepping stones to greater things in life?
 
Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts of the human experience -- but there is solace to be found. In When Things Don't Go Your Way, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim provides simple but powerful wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
 
Through his trademark combination of beautiful illustrations, insightful stories, and contemplative aphorisms, Sunim helps us reframe our mindsets and develop emotional agility.
 
Whether you're in the midst of a crisis or simply seeking to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing,  When Things Don't Go Your Way  is a soothing balm that helps us all find courage and comfort when we need it most.
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About the Author

Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in the world. Born in South Korea and educated at Berkeley, Harvard and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in Korea and taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) and Facebook and lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings. In Korea, The Things You Can See sold more than three million copies and spent 41 weeks at Number One. Love For Imperfect Things was Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller.

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