In the pastry kitchen of Common Bond Cafe and Bakery in Houston, Texas, lies the mastery of an Indian-origin corporate executive pastry chef, whose recipes, for delectable desserts, are an amalgamation of perfect flavors. However, this creative chef’s recipe for a successful life is the most fascinating—it lies in the spiritual practice of Falun Dafa. This simple meditation taught him how to combine the values of “Truthfulness–Compassion–Tolerance” to bake the perfect harmony in his life.

Rakesh Nayak, a corporate executive pastry chef at Common Bond Cafe and Bakery in Houston, Texas. Photo courtesy of Rakesh Nayak