This week, I sit down with one of the most influential Zen Buddhist monks and teachers in South Korea, Haemin Sunim. He offers a unique perspective on vulnerability, authenticity and the journey to finding out who we really are. Haemin believes that we have become used to sacrificing the present for the sake of the future and that intentional living is key to happiness. He argues that only by accepting yourself – and the flaws which make you who you are – can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, family and friends. We discuss the importance of stealing back some down-time in our busy lives and learning to say no. Haemin reveals what he does each day to bring about happiness and calm in his own life as well as some brilliant tips that we can all put into practice to improve the way that we feel. This is an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Find out more about Haemin:

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Haemin’s books:

Love for Imperfect Things: The Sunday Times Bestseller: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World

Video:

Sunday Brunch Channel4 – Haemin Sunim on looking after your mind

 Articles:

• The Guardian – The ‘mega monk’ who wants us to slow down and embrace our imperfections
• The Telegraph – Meet the ‘mega monk’ changing our attitude to happiness, one tweet at a time
• GQ Online – This is how a Buddhist monk keeps fit and healthy
• The Guardian – Want to transform your life? Stop chasing perfection
• The Independent – Slow down: A Buddhist ‘mega monk’ has just revealed his secret to happiness

Dr Chatterjee’s resources:

• Podcast – How to Stay Calm in a Busy World with Michael Acton Smith
• Podcast – Why Being Popular Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be with Professor Mitch Prinstein
• Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan
• Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear
• Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution.

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