The four noble truths -- Intolerance to suffering -- The practice of mindfulness -- How mindfulness works when it doesn't work -- The storms of spiritual life -- Heartfelt practice -- Karma -- Generosity -- The practice of generosity -- Virtue : the five precepts -- Brief instructions for sitting meditation -- Mindfulness of breathing -- The body at the center -- Mindfulness of emotions -- Mindfulness of thoughts -- Mindfulness of intentions -- Being a naturalist -- According with nature -- Working with anger -- Fear -- Metta -- Loving-kindness meditation -- Compassion : meeting suffering without resistance -- Patience -- The perfection of wisdom -- Concentration -- Receptive awareness -- Awakening : awareness set free -- Taking refuge -- The jewel of the sangha -- Questioning as practice -- Responding to tragedy.
