Flowers in the Dark

Reclaiming Your Power to Heal from Trauma with Mindfulness

By: Sister Dang Nghiem MD

Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief.

Mindfulness teacher Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, is an inspiration for anyone who has ever suffered from abuse, life-changing loss, severe illness, or the aftermath of war. In Flowers in the Dark, she brings together her lived experience as a survivor, certified MD, and ordained Buddhist teacher to offer a body-based, practical approach to healing from life's most difficult and painful experiences.

Offering insights from Buddhist psychology and simple somatic practices for tapping into our Five Strengths—our inner faculties of self-trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight—Sister Dang Nghiem's approach to trauma is radically accessible; it begins with awareness of our breathing. With each chapter containing a progression of guided reflections and exercises, this book can be an adjunct to therapy and a helpful guide for moving through trauma in the body. With the practice of mindfulness, we can access our strength as survivors and our joy in being alive.

©2021 Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism (P)2023 Tantor

Loved It!

I enjoyed the narration and the content. I’ve read the book but wanted to listen to it as well. I am so grateful this book has finally been released on audio. I highly recommend for anyone with trauma in their past, especially from childhood. Thank you, Sister D, for this wonderful book!

Loved Sister D's story, not the narration though

Sister D's soft, warm, and gentle voice is 6 different from the high-pitched voice of the narrator, it was a little difficult to get into the meditative parts of this book. Other than that, the book was beautiful.

love the message but narration sounds like lecture

I have been listening for a few chapters now and I indeed do enjoy the overall message. As a trauma survivor myself there were some parts that were a bit triggering for me.
The narration is quite annoying. I noticed another book with similar issue: too intense and sounds like. strict lecture. A more soothing voice would be more appropriate.