Will I love No Mud, No Lotus?

I currently use this book in the college meditation classes I teach. It’s a beautiful reading of Metta Meditation - the meditation of loving kindness. Hahn eloquently describes how suffering is a normal part of life. Without suffering joy wouldn’t be possible. So when suffering inevitably comes along and the need to come out of its grasp is keenly felt, there are specific Metta practices to transcend anguish. The practices are not vague, but very specific. The objective is to honor and acknowledge the suffering as well as the miracle that is life. Breathe on, Hahn. Breathe on!

No Mud, No Lotus 🌸

When the inner negativity is observed and not judged as something that shouldn't be here, it lessens. This is invaluable.

I have read almost 40 books from Thich Nhat Hanh and every time I read his books, I feel a deep sense of peace.

I recommend this book to deal with the inner critic because it is about transforming suffering. Instead of running away from our emotional pain, the book teaches us to be present with it. I love how the author uses lotus as an analogy to help us see the beneficial aspects of all things. 

In his book, he wrote “We need to have mud for lotuses to grow. Without mud, there can be no lotus.” This reminds… show more.