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Tenpa Yeshe

Tenpa Yeshe, born in 1971, is a Buddhist practitioner, meditation teacher, and storyteller from Tibet. He is the author of works including The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower, a collection of 52 stories aimed at relieving stress and cultivating happiness, and Everything Will Be Okay: A Parable.
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The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower

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Tenpa Yeshe's independently published collection delivers 52 short Buddhist-inspired stories, each followed by a practical reflection connecting ancient wisdom to contemporary life — a compact, accessible guide designed for readers seeking mindfulness, stress relief, and a gentler relationship with their own thoughts.

Reviewed Apr 16, 2026

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