Why do we treat our lives like a race with no finish line? We live in a world that constantly whispers that we need to do more. We stack our schedules, accumulate more tasks, and push ourselves to the absolute brink, all under the illusion that stopping equals failing. It is an exhausting way … Read more
Sometimes, you might need a personal consultation on how to meditate or overcome specific obstacles that hinder your practice. I believe my advice will be useful to those who consider meditation a part of their spiritual journey. As a lay follower, I do my best to embody the Buddha’s teachings in my daily life, no matter … Read more
Why is it that we can offer our best selves when we are out in the world, yet the moment the front door clicks shut, we treat our surroundings with a carelessness we would never show someone entering our home? We know how to prepare ourselves for others, but we often forget to extend that … Read more
Haemin Sunim (b. December 12, 1973) is one of South Korea’s most influential Zen monks, known for his bestselling books on meditation and overcoming life’s challenges. After completing formal monastic training at Haein Monastery, he moved to the United States and taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Massachusetts for seven years. Today, with a massive … Read more
Loss eventually touches everyone, arriving without warning or permission, especially when it comes in the form of losing someone dear. While people cope in different ways, my immediate response was to disappear behind compulsive productivity. I convinced myself that if I could reinforce its walls and keep every hour carefully occupied, the grief would remain … Read more