Compassionate and wise, Thich Nhat Hanh's healing words and books have helped millions of people acknowledge and dissolve anger and separation by illuminating the way toward the miracle of mindfulness. In this revised and expanded edition, five new meditations show the reader how mindful consumption and mindful actions can help prevent suffering and water the seeds of compassion; how to be in touch with our Buddha selves; and how to see our parents more deeply.The Blooming of a Lotus--a companion to the best-selling The Miracle of Mindfulness--brings both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their selves, their families, and the world.