Zen Monk’s Guide To Slowing Down & Enjoying Life | Haemin Sunim
Dr Karan Explores28 Helmi 2025

Zen Monk’s Guide To Slowing Down & Enjoying Life | Haemin Sunim

💬 “ When you slow down and actually appreciate what we already have, that is the path to true happiness.” ~Haemin Sunim

⚡️ Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist Monk and author of three books - all of which focus on mindfulness, self compassion and finding peace in a busy world.

⚡ In this episode Haemin and I explore the teachings of Zen Buddhism, and learn how they can be integrated into our daily lives.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ How to slow down and stop living in a constant state of busyness

➡︎ How to jump off the hedonic treadmill and stop clinging to cravings and desires

➡︎ Why people with a greater sense of purpose live longer

➡︎  Why spirituality and science are more closely linked than you realise

➡︎ How to deepen your happiness today, even if you only have 5 seconds to spare

📕 Chapters

(0:32) The teachings of Zen Buddhism

(3:45) Reincarnation and previous lives

(5:05) Why we all feel lost right now

(10:51) Random acts of kindness

(12:44) Why we all need to slow down

(17:22) Getting off the hedonic treadmill

(19:23) Starting a mindfulness/meditation practice

(21:47) The impact of stress on physical health

(24:52) Quick ways to practice mindfulness

(31:29) The “I don’t know” mindset

(36:17) When things don’t go your way

(42:33) How to be more lucky

(45:12) Are spirituality and science at odds?

(47:38) How to stop clinging to desires

(50:48) Teaching our children self-acceptance

📱 Connect with me:

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📱 Connect with Haemin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haemin_sunim/

Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/

📚 Haemin’s books:

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Love for Imperfect Things

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