Haemin Sunim 2 Books Collection Set - Love for Imperfect Things & Slow Down - Non Fiction Paperback

Titles in This Set
Love for Imperfect Things
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Life

Overview
This two-book paperback set gathers Haemin Sunim's most beloved mindfulness writing into one calming collection for the shelf or nightstand. Blending Buddhist wisdom with practical, everyday guidance, these gentle, bite-sized essays encourage readers to slow down, forgive their own flaws, and treat themselves and others with more compassion. Warm and accessible, the pairing suits anyone easing into a mindfulness practice for the very first time, or seeking a thoughtful self-care gift for a birthday, holiday, or quiet season of personal reflection, renewal, and steady, everyday calm.

About the Books
Haemin Sunim writes with the calm authority of a Buddhist monk and teacher, distilling meditative insight into short passages that fit easily into a busy day. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down pairs soothing full-color illustrations with reflective essays that ask readers to pause before reacting, notice small joys, and protect their well-being through rest and healthier boundaries at work, at home, and in relationships. Its message of slowing down amid a fast-paced world struck a chord internationally and helped establish Haemin Sunim as a trusted voice in modern mindfulness writing. Love for Imperfect Things follows as a natural companion, turning inward toward self-acceptance: learning to forgive personal shortcomings, quiet harsh self-criticism, and extend the same patience to ourselves that we readily offer people we love. Together the two titles build a coherent arc, moving from observing the world mindfully to accepting oneself fully and imperfectly, flaws and all. Both share Haemin Sunim's signature style: short chapters, plain-spoken wisdom, and a comforting, non-preachy tone that welcomes newcomers as warmly as it rewards longtime readers. Presented together in matching paperback format, this set offers a well-rounded introduction to his philosophy and a lasting shelf reference for anyone building a personal mindfulness library, whether as a first exploration or a return visit to familiar, comforting ideas.

Key Benefits

• Two complete Haemin Sunim paperback titles bundled together at a convenient set price
• Short, accessible essays that fit into busy schedules for daily mindfulness practice
• Warm, non-preachy tone welcoming to mindfulness newcomers and longtime fans alike
• Thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a friend going through a hard season
• Portable paperback format perfect for commutes, travel, or bedside reading
• Complementary themes—slowing down and self-acceptance—that build on one another

Book-by-Book Guide
Love for Imperfect Things — Haemin Sunim explores self-acceptance, showing how forgiving our own flaws opens the door to deeper compassion for others.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down — an international bestseller pairing calming illustrations with short essays that encourage readers to pause, notice, and rest.

About the Author
Haemin Sunim is a Buddhist monk, teacher, and writer known for translating Buddhist wisdom into warm, practical guidance for modern life. Ordained in the Zen tradition, he has taught Buddhism and East Asian studies at the university level and built a large global following by sharing short, comforting reflections on mindfulness, self-care, and compassion across books and social media. His writing favors plain language and brief, meditative passages over dense theory, making centuries-old wisdom feel immediately useful to readers navigating stress, relationships, and the pace of contemporary life at home and at work.

Why You'll Love This Set
This pairing offers a complete, gentle introduction to Haemin Sunim's mindfulness philosophy in one paperback bundle. Perfect for self-care Sundays, a thoughtful holiday gift, or a stocking stuffer for the reflective reader in your life, these two books encourage slowing down and self-acceptance in equal, comforting measure.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.