Presents advice for dealing with stress and trouble based on traditional Buddhist teachings, which say one must in curiosity and a spirit of friendship move toward painful situations in order to dispel them.
The author, an American Buddhist nun, explains how to let go of fears that harden one's personality, rid oneself of habitual patterns rooted in fear, and become more tender and compassionate.
The American Buddhist nun offers advice for living compassionately and well during times of instability, demonstrating the use of the Three Commitments practice to promote relaxation, embrace challenges, and refrain from doing harm.
