The Power of the Present Moment: Finding Joy in the Simple

The book by a well-known Korean Buddhist teacher is for those who are worn out by difficulties, feel emptiness and the absurdity of what’s happening, and often face anxiety, insecurity, irritability, and a loss of strength. We get used to chasing happiness like it’s a finish line, but the author reminds us: happiness is not a prize—it’s a way of living, and a decision to choose inner clarity and joy in every moment.

Reverend Remembering Sunim shares teachings and personal experience, showing how to stay calm when trouble strikes you, and how not to let other people’s rudeness and fate’s blows penetrate your heart and poison it. He explains where the feeling of joy comes from and how to find it within yourself. In his view, the root of much suffering is an inability to let go: by holding on to resentments, fears, and expectations, we deprive ourselves of freedom. The reader learns how to free themselves from negativity, restore meaning to life, and feel support even during difficult periods. This book sustains you and helps you see the light ahead.

Who is this book for:
- for those who want to learn how to let go and live more easily;
- for those who are looking for peace, meaning, and joy amid everyday hustle.