Things that Appear When You Pause

This collection of essays and shorter works, roughly translated as “Things that Appear When You Pause” is currently available only in Korean. It has made the top of the South Korean bestseller list. Written from a Buddhist monastic point of view, the pieces were originally published in a variety of newspapers and magazines, as well as on Joo’s Twitter site. They encourage people to make an effort to notice the world around them, to find time for friends and family, and to ease their pace in order to find happiness. Joo is an assistant professor of Asian religions at Hampshire College.