Table of Contents

Preface to the New Edition v

Foreword vii

1 If I Can, You Can 1

2 First You Have to Row a Little Boat 9

3 More Tools for Your Spiritual Toolbox 19

4 Mind Games 27

5 A Buddhist Approach to Anger 35

6 On Becoming Wise 43

7 About Teachers 55

8 The Incredible Importance of Tiny Moments 63

9 The Invaluable Lessons of Miserable Days 75

10 Dealing with Rage 83

11 Preparing for Death 95

12 Egotism as a Life Handicap 105

13 The World 115

14 Clues to Progress 129

15 The Art of Cultivating Sympathetic Joy 139

16 A Sane Valentine's Day Wish 149

17 When All You Still Think About Is Sex 159

18 Embracing Change 169

19 The Way 179

20 Fear, Worry, and Shame 187

21 Tenacity 197

22 Relax, My Darling 203

23 Living Your Life as a True Master 213

24 On Community 219