When the Lotus Blooms

When the Lotus Blooms
Author: Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2011-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9780983876557

From East Bengal to Tamil Nadu, ?When the Lotus Blooms? captures the mood and ethos of the rich landscape and diversity of India, while highlighting the universal and timeless circumstances of women and their struggle to seek happiness in a patriarchal world.The novel follows the arc of two Brahmin families in 1930s British Colonial India. It is the journey of two child brides, Rajam and Dharmu, who attempt to fulfill their destiny despite the shackles of tradition, duty, and customs of a complex society. Tormented by a domineering mother-in-law, Rajam battles with her inability to conceive, and Dharmu struggles with the loneliness and strain of adapting to her aloof husband's westernized lifestyle. The blooming of the lotus has a special significance to both families.

Where the Lotus Blooms

Where the Lotus Blooms
Author: Neha Radhika Chand
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2023-09-06
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1039169317

Divided into three chapters, Where the Lotus Blooms explores the natural elements of our world—fire, earth, and water—and unites them with our human experiences. Told from the voice of a first-generation Canadian woman, this poetry collection is inspired by Neha Chand’s life experiences, personal hardships, shedding a light on generational differences and exposing the patriarchy. Through detailed imagery, trauma is brought to life, as is the healing process. Through evocative lyricism and potent symbols, each poem offers a glimpse into Neha’s convictions and shares a piece of her soul. Yet she continuously speaks to our shared experiences and our interconnectedness, encouraging us to bloom just as the lotus does. It is through Neha’s words where our voices are heard and felt: She might not be your heir She may not rule kingdoms but like the earth she bears your violence like the rain she quenches your thirst She won’t carry your name But she will carry your sins She will hide them in her veil And sacrifice them, in her name She will heal your ego as she disguises her wounds She will ignite your passions while you succumb to yours she will raise warriors feed nations birth daughters who will carry her story

And Still, the Lotus Flower Blooms

And Still, the Lotus Flower Blooms
Author: phoebe garnsworthy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2020-05
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780648839606

This spiritual poetry book explores the hardships we face throughout our life and inspires you to search within to find the tools you need to survive. Come and nurture the cravings of your soul.

A Lotus Grows In The Mud

A Lotus Grows In The Mud
Author: Goldie Hawn
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2012-06-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1448126304

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In A Lotus Grows in the Mud, Goldie Hawn takes us on an inspiring odyssey and, with her trademark effervescent humour, reveals the lessons she's learned and the wisdom she's gained along the way. This is Goldie's chance to talk about everything from anger and fear, to love, compassion, friendship, and the many challenges she's faced in her career. First recalling her early days as the little girl from suburbia who longed to be a ballerina but felt like an ugly duckling, Goldie then takes us on a whirlwind tour through her go-go dancing years in 1960s New York, her phenomenal success on TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in, Hollywood stardom and her extraordinary experiences in films such as the Oscar-winning Cactus Flower, Swing Shift, and Private Benjamin. She also speaks about her relationship with her family - partner Kurt Russell, her children Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell, and her stepson Boston. Written with compassion and integrity, A Lotus Grows in the Mud is an insightful and inspiring look back at a life well lived by a woman well loved.

All the Flowers in Paris

All the Flowers in Paris
Author: Sarah Jio
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101885076

“Sarah Jio weaves past and present in this eminently readable novel about love, gratitude, and forgiveness. I tore through the pages!”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline Two women are connected across time by the city of Paris, a mysterious stack of love letters, and shocking secrets sweeping from World War II to the present—for readers of Sarah’s Key and The Nightingale. When Caroline wakes up in a Paris hospital with no memory of her past, she’s confused to learn that for years she’s lived a sad, reclusive life in a sprawling apartment on the rue Cler. Slowly regaining vague memories of a man and a young child, she vows to piece her life back together—though she can’t help but feel she may be in danger. A budding friendship with the chef of a charming nearby restaurant takes her mind off her foggy past, as does a startling mystery from decades prior. In Nazi-occupied Paris, a young widow named Céline is trying to build a new life for her daughter while working in her father’s flower shop and hoping to find love again. Then a ruthless German officer discovers her Jewish ancestry and Céline is forced to play a dangerous game to secure the safety of her loved ones. When her worst fears come true, she must fight back in order to save the person she loves most: her daughter. When Caroline discovers Céline’s letters tucked away in a closet, she realizes that her apartment harbors dark secrets—and that she may have more in common with Céline than she could have ever imagined. All the Flowers in Paris is an emotionally captivating novel rooted in the resiliency and strength of the human spirit, the steadfastness of a mother’s love, and the many complex layers of the heart—especially its capacity to forgive. “Heart-stopping . . . Fans of emotional, romantic stories set during World War II will enjoy this heartbreaking tale of love and loss.”—Booklist

The Blooming of a Lotus

The Blooming of a Lotus
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Beacon Press
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0807012386

One of the world's great meditation teachers offers thirty-four guided exercises that will bring both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their bodies, their inner selves, their families, and the world. Compassionate and wise, Thich Nhat Hanh's healing words help us acknowledge and dissolve anger and separation by illuminating the way toward the miracle of mindfulness.

The Lotus Seed

The Lotus Seed
Author: Sherry Garland
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152014834

A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war.

The Lotus Blooms

The Lotus Blooms
Author: Munindra Misra
Publisher: Munindra Misra
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2024-08-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

The Lotus blooms, pure and bright, Sutra’s wisdom, guiding light. One true path, to Buddhahood leads, Skillful means, fulfill all needs. Buddha’s life, eternal and vast, Teaching Dharma, present and past. Parables profound, lessons so clear, White Lotus Sutra, cherished and dear. The Noble Truths, a path so wise, Suffering’s end, in truth it lies. Karma’s law, cause and effect, Good deeds bring joy, evil we reject. Mindfulness and peace, in every breath, Meditation leads to freedom from death. Compassion and love, for all beings, Buddha’s teachings, wisdom it brings.

No Mud, No Lotus

No Mud, No Lotus
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Parallax Press
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1937006867

The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. Here, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding true joy. Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television. But unless we’re able to face our suffering, we can’t be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us. Nhat Hanh shares how the practices of stopping, mindful breathing, and deep concentration can generate the energy of mindfulness within our daily lives. With that energy, we can embrace pain and calm it down, instantly bringing a measure of freedom and a clearer mind. No Mud, No Lotus introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it. "When we know how to suffer," Nhat Hanh says, "we suffer much, much less." With his signature clarity and sense of joy, Thich Nhat Hanh helps us recognize the wonders inside us and around us that we tend to take for granted and teaches us the art of happiness.