Zen Monk’s Guide To Slowing Down & Enjoying Life | Haemin Sunim | Dr Karan
“ When you slow down and actually appreciate what we already have, that is the path to true happiness.” ~Haemin Sunim Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist Monk and author of three books - all of which focus on mindfulness, self compassion and finding peace in a busy world. In this episode Haemin and I explore the teachings of Zen Buddhism, and learn how they can be integrated into our daily lives. Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How to slow down and stop living in a constant state of busyness ➡︎ How to jump off the hedonic treadmill and stop clinging to cravings and desires ➡︎ Why people with a greater sense of purpose live longer ➡︎ Why spirituality and science are more closely linked than you realise ➡︎ How to deepen your happiness today, even if you only have 5 seconds to spare Connect with Haemin: Instagram: / haemin_sunim Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/ Haemin’s books: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down When Things Don’t Go Your Way Love for Imperfect Things Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: / @drkaran Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:32 The teachings of Zen Buddhism 3:45 Reincarnation and previous lives 5:05 Why we all feel lost right now 10:51 Random acts of kindness 12:44 Why we all need to stop down 17:22 Getting off the hedonic treadmill 19:23 Starting a mindfulness/meditation practise 21:47 The impact of stress on physical health 24:52 Quick ways to practise mindfulness 31:29 The “I don’t know” mindset 36:17 When things don’t go your way 42:33 how to be more lucky 45:12 Are spirituality and science at odds? 47:38 How to stop clinging to desires 50:48 Teaching our children self-acceptance About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: / drkaranrajan Facebook: / drkaranr TikTok: / dr.karanr X: / drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Zen Monk’s Guide To Slowing Down & Enjoying Life | Haemin Sunim | Dr Karan / @drkaran
