P1-5
No Mud, No Lotus
The Art of Transfoming Suffring
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
Contents
The Art of Transforming Suffering 9
Saying Hello 21
Looking Deeply 31
Ease 45
Five Practices for Nurturing Happiness 55
Happiness Is Not an Individual Matter 73
Practice for Happines
one The Sixteen Breathing Exercises 84
two The Six Mantras 92
t h r e e Being Present with Strong Emotions 101
four Inviting the Bell 103
five Metta 104
six Deep Relaxation 115
seven The Five Mindfulness Trainings 117
eight Walking Meditation 121