The leading book in the genre of books on mental health.

Published in Vietnam since 2016, the book "Slow Down in a Hectic World" by Venerable Haemin continues to attract young readers because of its sincere sentiments.

First published in 2012, *Slow Down in a Hectic World* by Venerable Haemin quickly became one of the best-selling books in South Korea.

To this day, in South Korea, the work remains among the top books in the genre of books on mental health and wellness.

Venerable Haemin is an author who has a strong influence on young people.

Venerable Haemin is an author who has a strong influence on young people in Korea; his books convey great comfort to many and always reveal profound human values.

The copyright for "Slow Down in a Hectic World" has been sold to nearly 30 English-speaking countries worldwide , including Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia, China, and others.

In 2016, the book reached Vietnamese readers through a translation by Nguyen Viet Tu Anh. The work was quickly and enthusiastically received by readers. And to this day, it remains a beloved book for its ability to comfort the human soul.

Slowing Down Amidst the Hasty World is a heartfelt message from the author. Each page carries sincere advice and gentle sharing from the author, allowing readers to understand and, from there, change their way of life, to bravely overcome life's storms.

In fact, the book is a collection of essays and short stories by Venerable Haemin after he became famous and influential among young Koreans through the social media platform Twitter.

After compilation and selection, the book is structured into 8 chapters, each with a different theme: Rest, Relationships, Future, Life, Love, Spirituality, Passion, Religion .

With seemingly simple yet profoundly insightful language, *Slow Down in a Hectic World* not only opens up a space filled with love for readers, guiding their souls towards goodness, but also especially soothes the hearts of those who feel stuck and exhausted by the harsh hustle and bustle of life.

According to the publisher's editor, the book can be considered a tranquil haven amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Throughout the book, Venerable Haemin raises many fundamental questions about the individual, society, and human relationships.

And the answers he gave, whether specific or suggestive, all shared a common spirit of "slowing down"—to see oneself more clearly and learn to live in a way that leads to a lighter, more peaceful state of mind.

Besides *Slow Down in a Hectic World *, another book by Venerable Haemin has also been translated into Vietnamese and published in 2016.

That book is "Loving the Imperfect"—a book that helps readers better understand the true meaning of happiness and learn to be content with what they have.

"Slow Down in a Hectic World" by Venerable Haemin continues to attract young readers. (Photo: Tran Xuan Tien)

Born and raised in South Korea, and ordained as a monk of the Jogye-yong Zen school, Venerable Haemin earned a Master's degree in Comparative Religious Studies from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Princeton University.

Before returning to South Korea in 2015, Venerable Haemin taught at Hampshire University in Massachusetts, USA.

Along with many other experts, Venerable Haemin also participated in opening a School of Spiritual Therapy to comfort and heal the emotional wounds of many people, and provided free treatment to many who had experienced misfortune in life.

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