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One Day a Cat Came to Me
Timeless Zen Wisdom from a Cat and his Monk
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THE UPLIFTING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: A stunning book for cat lovers and seekers of wisdom and inspiration. ‘Everything, upon a closer look, has its own reason for existing.’ After more than a decade at a bustling city temple in Seoul, Bokyeong Sunim - the Venerable Bokyeong -...
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THE UPLIFTING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: A stunning book for cat lovers and seekers of wisdom and inspiration.
‘Everything, upon a closer look, has its own reason for existing.’
After more than a decade at a bustling city temple in Seoul, Bokyeong Sunim - the Venerable Bokyeong - moves to a rural mountain temple where, in the depths of winter, an unexpected guest appears on his doorstep: a ginger-and-white cat.
Their everyday interactions unfold into generous and life-affirming meditations on cats, companionship, patience, the fleetingness of time, and the satisfactions and challenges of different ways of seeing the world.
Drawing on years of learning, reflection and the Venerable Bokyeong's own practice, One Day a Cat Came to Me blends philosophy, mindfulness and connection with nature, powerfully capturing the essence of life in the company of others.
Translated from Korean by Jinwoo Park
An enchanting book, it deserves a huge readership. I loved it" - Joanna Lumley
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781806491575
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd
Contributors:
- Translated by Jinwoo Park
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 264g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Bokyeong Sunim was ordained at Songgwangsa, one of South Korea's most prestigious and ancient temples. He has spent over a decade at Beopryeonsa Temple in Seoul. His two forthcoming books in the series are The Contemplation of Cats and The Happiness Cats Bring
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