{"product_id":"the-snail-is-slow-but-never-late-meditations-on-finding-joy-in-the-present-moment-9781529442588","title":"The Snail is Slow but Never Late: Meditations on Finding Joy in the Present Moment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecollection of short stories and bite-sized wisdom, by Korean Buddhist nun Jung-mok, invites us to open our eyes to the world around us to find happiness and contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE KOREAN BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'On a human scale, the snail's speed is ridiculously slow, but on a world scale, it's just perfect.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this comforting and calming book, Korean Buddhist nun Jung-mok teaches us how to slow down and free ourselves from the stress of our busy modern lives.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough stories rooted in the natural world and Buddhist philosophy, Jung-mok shares her kind wisdom and simple practices to help us live a happy life.  This book will open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you and allow you to find peace and stillness from within.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated with charming pen and ink drawings throughout, this beautiful little book is a soothing balm for the soul.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781529442588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 14 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Quercus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.2(H)x14.2(L)x2.2(W)343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 343\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eJung-mok \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the most influential senior Buddhist female monks in South Korea today. Ordained in 1976, she went on to serve as Buddhist chaplain at Seoul National University Hospital. In 1997, she founded the Small Love Foundation, which provides financial support to families of children battling cancer. In 1990, she began hosting a daily radio program with the Buddhist Broadcasting System which earned her the nickname 'Bikkhuni DJ' (Nun DJ) in Korea. She went on to found Una Broadcasting, a YouTube channel with nearly a quarter million subscribers. Many of her talks centre on healing, love, and wisdom, and are taught in a way that is accessible to people of all faiths. She is the author of several books which have become bestsellers in Korea, including\u003ci\u003e The Snail is Slow but Never Late, The More You Empty Yourself, the More You Have, and Even Flowers Have to Make an Effort to Bloom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Jung-mok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48506083344601,"sku":"9781529442588","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781529442588.jpg?v=1775742451","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/the-snail-is-slow-but-never-late-meditations-on-finding-joy-in-the-present-moment-9781529442588","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}