Filled with engaging stories and practical wisdom about loving kindness and mindfulness, this is the life story of Venerable Bhante Sujatha, a famous Buddhist monk. The author interweaves classic Buddhist stories and invaluable lessons from the monk's life with her own awakening to the benefits of meditation and heart-centered living. Learn about noble friendships, servant leadership, meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhism while you enjoy the captivating journey of a monk on a mission to bring mindful happiness to America. Crafted as a family-friendly story with helpful ideas to support any faith practice, you'll want to keep this book near as a go-to guide for practicing meditation, loving-kindness, and mindfulness every day. "Pay attention to yourself. Cultivate mindfulness through the practice of meditation. We are helpful only when we are mindful. If you are not mindful, you will jump into my boat, and we will both drown." -- Venerable Bhante Sujatha