Vietnam, Where the Lotus Blooms is a deeply personal and poetic pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes that shaped the life and teachings of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. Written from the heart of Plum Village, this beautifully illustrated narrative takes readers on an inner and outer journey—from the ancestral grounds of Tu Hieu Monastery to the quiet refuge of Phương Bối, from the mountain peaks of Yên Tử to the symbolic One-Pillar Temple in Hanoi.    Through meditative storytelling and reflections rooted in mindfulness, Dr. Magda De La Paz Cabrero invites readers to walk alongside her as she retraces Thầy’s path—a path of exile, courage, compassion, and spiritual awakening. Weaving together memory, ritual, art, and deep ecological insight, each chapter offers a window into Thầy’s legacy as a humble yet revolutionary teacher.    This book honors the unseen hands that shape a spiritual life—those of ancestors, friends, children, and the Earth itself. It is a tribute to Thích Nhất Hạnh’s gentle yet radical presence and a call to continue his path of interbeing, loving action, and inner freedom. Whether you are a longtime practitioner or new to his teachings, this pilgrimage will help you touch the lotus blooming in your own heart.