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In this episode, Haemin Sunim joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss the teachings of Zen Buddhism and their application in everyday life. Listen to the full episode: chasejarvis.lnk.to/HaeminSunim
Haemin is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer, and founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. Educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in South Korea and has taught Asian religions in Massachusetts. Haemin is one of the most influential Zen monks globally, with over a million followers on social media.
In this clip, Haemin delivers profound insights into the nature of thoughts, emotions, and the self, drawing from his extensive knowledge and experiences as a Zen monk. He emphasizes the liberating potential of realizing we are not our thoughts or emotions and the power of practicing mindfulness in the present moment.
Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:
- Haemin's journey from academia to Zen monastic life
- The fundamental principles of Zen Buddhism and how they can be applied in daily life
- The transformative power of observing our thoughts and emotions without identifying with them
- Techniques for practicing mindfulness and living fully in the present moment
Listen to the full episode: chasejarvis.lnk.to/HaeminSunim
Enjoy!
ABOUT HAEMIN SUNIM
Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer and the founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. Born in South Korea and educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training from Haein monastery, South Korea and taught Asian religions at Hampshire College in Massachusetts for seven years. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world, with over 1 million followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. His first book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down has been translated into more than 30 different languages and sold over three million copies. His second book, Love for Imperfect Things was the number one bestseller of the year 2016 in South Korea and became available in multiple languages in 2019. Haemin resides in Seoul when not travelling to share his teachings.
ABOUT HAEMIN SUNIM’S BOOK
When Things Don't Go your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times
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, *When Things Don't Go Your Way* helps you navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Whether you're dealing with rejection, uncertainty, loneliness, conflicts in relationships, or burnout--or simply seeking to improve your mental and emotional well-being--Sunim offers a new spiritual perspective, one that helps us face life's challenges with greater ease and understanding, and offers solace and courage when we need it the most.
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In this episode, Haemin Sunim joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss the teachings of Zen Buddhism and their application in everyday life. Listen to the full episode: chasejarvis.lnk.to/HaeminSunim
Haemin is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer, and founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. Educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in South Korea and has taught Asian religions in Massachusetts. Haemin is one of the most influential Zen monks globally, with over a million followers on social media.
In this clip, Haemin delivers profound insights into the nature of thoughts, emotions, and the self, drawing from his extensive knowledge and experiences as a Zen monk. He emphasizes the liberating potential of realizing we are not our thoughts or emotions and the power of practicing mindfulness in the present moment.
Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:
- Haemin's journey from academia to Zen monastic life
- The fundamental principles of Zen Buddhism and how they can be applied in daily life
- The transformative power of observing our thoughts and emotions without identifying with them
- Techniques for practicing mindfulness and living fully in the present moment
Listen to the full episode: chasejarvis.lnk.to/HaeminSunim
Enjoy!
ABOUT HAEMIN SUNIM
Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer and the founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. Born in South Korea and educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training from Haein monastery, South Korea and taught Asian religions at Hampshire College in Massachusetts for seven years. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world, with over 1 million followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. His first book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down has been translated into more than 30 different languages and sold over three million copies. His second book, Love for Imperfect Things was the number one bestseller of the year 2016 in South Korea and became available in multiple languages in 2019. Haemin resides in Seoul when not travelling to share his teachings.
ABOUT HAEMIN SUNIM’S BOOK
When Things Don't Go your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times
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, *When Things Don't Go Your Way* helps you navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Whether you're dealing with rejection, uncertainty, loneliness, conflicts in relationships, or burnout--or simply seeking to improve your mental and emotional well-being--Sunim offers a new spiritual perspective, one that helps us face life's challenges with greater ease and understanding, and offers solace and courage when we need it the most.
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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.
