New Book Reveals 30 Years of Daily Life with Buddhist Monk Beopjeong

A new book reconstructs the life of the late Buddhist monk Beopjeong through "the things he loved," written by an author who spent more than 30 years learning from and maintaining a close relationship with the revered spiritual leader.

The book organizes Beopjeong's tastes, thoughts, and habits into 14 themes: wildflowers, trees, animals, tea, people, reading, music, art, travel, writing, Zen calligraphy, spaces, food, and everyday objects.

The tranquil narratives create an atmosphere as if readers are sharing tea and conversation with the monk in a secluded mountain cabin.

The book, titled "The Life That Monk Beopjeong Loved," was written by Baek Hyung-chan and published by Param Book. It is priced at 19,000 won.