The Snail Is Slow but Never Late

£16.99

In this calming and heart-warming book Jung-mok, a Buddhist nun from Korea, teaches us to free ourselves from the ambient stress of our modern lives. A specialist in meditation, Jung-mok shares simple gestures and daily practices rooted in Buddhist philosophy to help us live a lifestyle conducive to happiness. This collection of thoughts and short stories imbued with wisdom invites us to open our eyes to the world around us and appreciate the small things which bring us joy. It is a poetic and soothing reminder to grasp and appreciate the beauty of the present moment.

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THE KOREAN BESTSELLER

‘On a human scale, the snail’s speed is ridiculously slow, but on a world scale, it’s just perfect.’

In this comforting and calming book, Korean Buddhist nun Jung-mok teaches us how to slow down and free ourselves from the stress of our busy modern lives.

Through stories rooted in the natural world and Buddhist philosophy, Jung-mok shares her kind wisdom and simple practices to help us live a happy life. This book will open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you and allow you to find peace and stillness from within.

Illustrated with charming pen and ink drawings throughout, this beautiful little book is a soothing balm for the soul.

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Dimensions 19.9 × 13.8 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

240

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

181.043 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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