Description
The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat but moment-to-moment in daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. How do we respond? In this book, one of the most respected Western figures of contemporary Buddhism, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, offers insights gleaned from more than forty years of engagement with Buddhist practice. Her perspective is vast, with a well-grounded understanding of how the timeless Buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life.
Down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply informative, this collection of talks and dialogues covers a wide range of topics, along with pragmatic advice on how we can enhance the quality of our lives. Jetsunma offers us a way to transform them into a rich journey, developing more sanity, fulfillment, wisdom and compassion along the way. As with her previous book, Reflections on a Mountain Lake, Into the Heart of Life is written for a general audience and presents practical advice that can be applied whether or not one is a Buddhist.
