In this extraordinary book, one of the world's most renowned Zen Buddhist masters teaches us how to find happiness by transcending suffering. He shows us that the only way to achieve this is by acknowledging and transforming suffering, rather than running away from it. He shares practices of pausing, mindful breathing, and deep concentration that enable us to generate the energy of mindfulness in our daily lives. With this energy, we can embrace pain and suffering, soothe them, and immediately gain a sense of freedom and a clearer mind. Calm and wise, "No Mud, No Lotus" is an extremely practical guide to overcoming the big and small challenges of life.