The Lotus in the Mud

The Lotus in the Mud

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A wise master teaches a young novice about resilience and inner beauty through the metaphor of a lotus flower growing in mud. This story encourages readers to find strength and bloom even in challenging circumstances.

age8 - 12 let
emotional intelligence
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