Cultivating Peace: From Stillness to Compassion

How do we find peace in a busy world and carry that peace into the way we care for others? Join internationally bestselling author and Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim and humanitarian, spiritual teacher and author Hanuman Dass for an afternoon exploring the connection between inner peace and compassion in everyday life. An opportunity to pause, reflect and discover how ancient wisdom can guide us towards greater stillness, kindness and meaningful action amid the pressures of modern life. The conversation Together, Haemin Sunim and Hanuman Dass will explore: Finding stillness in a busy world: making space for inner peace amid everyday pressures. Extending compassion beyond ourselves: connecting personal wellbeing with care for others. Responding to suffering with kindness: bringing greater awareness and compassion to how we respond. Connecting inner change with selfless service: exploring how peace within can inspire meaningful action. Bringing ancient wisdom into modern life: finding guidance for how we live, relate to others and contribute to a more compassionate world. Meet the speakers Haemin Sunim One of the world’s most widely read contemporary Buddhist teachers, Haemin Sunim offers gentle, practical wisdom for finding stillness, balance and meaning. His books including The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down , Love for Imperfect Things and When Things Don’t Go Your Way have sold more than six million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 38 languages . Hanuman Dass A humanitarian, spiritual teacher and author, Hanuman Dass is the founder of Go Dharmic , an award-winning global movement for compassion in action. His work explores how ancient wisdom can inspire greater love, service and compassion and how inner transformation can lead to meaningful action in the world. Plan your visit Sunday, 15 November 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM OMNOM, Islington Square 116N Upper Street, London N1 1QP Make time to pause. Join a conversation about how peace within can become compassion in action. Book your place.