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No Mud, No Lotus

The Art of Transforming Suffering

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Description

No Mud, No Lotus (2014) explores the paradoxical truth that suffering is essential for achieving genuine happiness. It presents mindfulness practices and meditation techniques that can help you turn toward, and embrace, your direct experience.

Who Should Listen

  • People navigating major life transitions or grappling with questions of meaning 
  • Meditators seeking to bring their practice off the cushion
  • Anyone interested in mindfulness and Buddhism

About the Authors

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Zen Buddhist master and peace activist who earned worldwide recognition for his teachings on mindfulness. His humanitarian work during the Vietnam War led Martin Luther King Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nhat Hanh also wrote many influential books, including Peace Is Every Step and The Miracle of Mindfulness.