Love for Imperfect Things

Self-criticism is rarely productive, and Haemin Sunim writes for people who have been practising it for years without noticing. Love for Imperfect Things collects short reflections from a Zen Buddhist teacher on self-acceptance, family, difficult relationships and the ordinary struggle of extending to oneself the patience given freely to others. The pieces are brief, illustrated throughout and arranged so a reader can take one at a time, which suits a book meant to slow the pace rather than add another obligation to the day. Small details, big difference: • Short meditative passages that need not be read in order • Illustrations placed throughout the text • Guidance on relationships, forgiveness and a steadier sense of worth • Written from a long teaching practice rather than a clinical one Suits readers of mindfulness and gentle self-help, and works well as a gift. Published by Penguin Publications and available at Boipoka.