The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Inthis timely guide to mindfulness, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk born in Koreaand educated in the United States, offers advice on everything from handlingsetbacks to dealing with rest and relationships, in a beautiful book combininghis teachings with calming full-colour illustrations.

Haemin Sunim’s simple messages – which he first wrote whenhe responded to requests for advice on social media – speak directly to theanxieties that have become part of modern life and remind us of the strengthand joy that come from slowing down.

Hugely popular in Korea, Haemin Sunim is a Zen meditation teacher whoseteachings transcend religion, borders and ages. With insight and compassiondrawn from a life full of change, the bestselling monk succeeds at encouragingall of us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you.