by Nikkyo Niwano

Combining time-honored Buddhist teachings and stories with examples from modern life, the late Rev. Nikkyo Niwano shows us how we can attain a uniquely Buddhist way of reflecting on our everyday ways of thinking and doing.

Contents

Prologue

Attitude Makes All the Difference

Joy and Discontent

Rose or Thorns?

The Contents of Hotei's Sack

Gratitude

Looking into the Depths

Self-Awareness

Even Though You Believe You Are Right

Attitudes Can Easily Change

Flexibility of Mind

Desires in the Service of Virtue

If You Think You Are the Most Important

Ask Yourself, "Is This All Right?"

The Elephant Steps Firmly

What Kind of Flower Is Yours?

What Will Light Up Our Hearts?

The Right Length of a Meal

"All Work Is the Buddha's Work"

One Million Recitations

The Ordinary Way

Cold Birds and Barrels of Oil

Be True to Yourself

A Buddha's Countenance Shines Through

The Key to a Radiant Smile

Knowing Your Role

Self-Esteem

Yielding Will Teach You Magnanimity

There Is Freedom in Staying on the Path

The Two Functions of a Cell

The Pleasure of Doing a Good Deed

The Seven Offerings That Cost Nothing

And or Of?

The Wind Blowing from the Future

The Strong Winds of Early Spring

Courage That Opens Doors

"Even Insects Work and Eat"

Home Is More Than a Haven

Where Affection and Gratitude Begin

Forever Young at Heart