Episode 532. A Deep Dive on Life, Death, and Gratitude | The Power of Meditation, Self-Discovery, and Cultivating Happiness with Haemin Sunim

In this episode of Radically Loved Tessa interviews Haemin Sunim, a Zen Buddhist teacher and author. They discuss topics such as the meaning of life and death, discovering the true self, practicing meditation, healing the fear of abandonment, and cultivating gratitude. Haemin shares personal stories and insights from his book, 'When Things Don't Go Your Way,' emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and finding joy in the present moment. He also provides practical tips for implementing a gratitude practice in daily life. Overall, the conversation explores ways to navigate difficult times and find inner peace and happiness.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Origin Story

06:00 Exploring the Meaning of Life and Death

08:39 Discovering the True Self

11:17 Practicing Meditation to Strip Away Labels

14:05 Using Personal Triggers for Self-Discovery

20:16 Healing the Fear of Abandonment

24:49 Receiving Feedback and Overcoming Self-Criticism

27:30 The Power of the Sacred Pause

29:28 Key Takeaways from the Book

36:22 Cultivating Gratitude in Daily Life

40:52 Connecting with Haemin Sunim

Resources

Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea, where his books have sold more than three million copies and are popular as guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. Born in South Korea, he came to the United States to study film, only to find himself pulled into the spiritual life. Educated at UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in Korea and taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) and Facebook and lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings.

Connect with Haemin Sunim

• Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/ 

• The Book “When Things Don’t Go Your Way”: https://a.co/d/4EQGuFg 

• Links: https://linktr.ee/haeminsunim

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haemin_sunim/

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