Phải làm sao “khi mọi điều không như ý”?

Book cover of "When Things Don't Go as Planned" (The World Publishing House, 2024).

Venerable Zen master Hae Min compiled his reflections to write the book "When Things Don't Go as Planned" (World Publishing House, 2024), consisting of 6 chapters, corresponding to "when things" in life: "When things don't go as planned"; "When your heart is aching"; "When you feel exhausted and unhappy"; "When loneliness visits"; "When you face uncertainty"; "When enlightenment has not yet come," along with moments of "realization" drawn from the author's profound experiences.

Through each page, he guides readers to a significant shift in understanding: that unpleasant experiences are rare opportunities to redefine who we truly are, to rediscover ourselves, and thus to mature emotionally and spiritually – as we learn to live patiently, courageously, compassionately, and honestly through the hardships we have endured. The level of maturity will correspond to the severity of those “times” – that is, the circumstances we face.

"When feeling exhausted and unhappy," the author reminds us to seek out SBCH (Small But Certain Happiness), meaning "small but certain happiness," when we cherish the things right in front of us; to locate our own "Querencia" (Spanish for the place where bulls rest and recover after a fight), to find refuge and heal after life's "battle."

"When faced with uncertainty," have the courage to say "I can't"—or learn to let go; it's essential. It means allowing yourself to explore a new path. Or, when life becomes chaotic and full of difficulties, remind yourself to pause and listen to your mind, to determine whether to continue, which direction is right, and what you truly desire in life."

The author, Venerable Hae Min, is a highly influential Korean Zen master among young people. He is the author of two bestselling books familiar to Vietnamese readers: "Slow Down in a Hectic World" and "Love Imperfections." His books are famous (selling over 6 million copies worldwide and translated into 38 languages) not only for their guidance on meditation but also for helping readers heal and overcome the challenges of modern life. In 2015, Venerable Hae Min, along with many experts, opened a spiritual therapy school, providing free treatment to those experiencing misfortune or suffering.

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