Consists of a collection of stories and meditations on Zen practice that originated from a series of talks given by Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki to a small group in California.

Chodron's advice for what to do when things fall apart, which is counter intuitive to our usual habits and expectations: move toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity where, in the midst of chaos we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible.