Haemin Sunim (IG: @haemin_sunim) is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer and the founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world. Haemin's books, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things have been translated into more than 35 different languages and sold over four million copies worldwide.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up with perfectionist tendencies
Taking time for self-care
Check in with yourself
Becoming a Buddhist monk
What is Quan meditation?
Enlightenment is already within you
Be mindful of your thoughts
We are all interconnected
Day-to-day life at the monastery
Meditation app recommendations
Haemin’s approach to social media
Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh
Take things slowly
Intention is important
What makes any item valuable?
Value your time
Routines create balance
Walking in nature
Let go of perfectionism
Strategies to combat depression
Creating the School of Broken Hearts
You are not alone
Create your own community

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