What Is Happiness

A collection of wisdom by a prominent Korean Buddhist monk and million-copy bestselling author. With his simple yet profound teachings, Buddhist monk Pomnyun Sunim shows us how to achieve happiness from within and combat day-to-day anxieties. He explains why humans are prone to self-destruction, and redirects our focus to finding inner peace. While we may not be able to predict factors external to us, we can take control of our reactions. This book has touched thousands of lives and uplifted spirits in Korea, and it’s time for the rest of the world to experience and understand exactly what is happiness. Pomnyun Sunim is one of Korea’s best-known Buddhist monks, a best-selling author, and online personality. He is also a social activist who leads various ecological and human rights movements. This is the first time that his work has been translated into English.