You can't grow a lotus without mud

“Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be no lotus flower without the mud.”
THICH NHAT HANH

In this book, one of the most respected Buddhist monks of our time passes on simple and accessible techniques, such as the art of stopping, breathing calmly, walking mindfully, and concentrating deeply. These practices give us the energy we need for daily life and also help us to calm down and accept suffering. Some things can be let go, other things do not have to be deepened, and with every breath, we can flourish more. The means to a free and clear mind are at our fingertips.

A small textbook for being in the present.