Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1. What does it take to be happy?

2. Buddha's first teaching

3. How to meditate

4. Karma

5. This precious life

6. The first step

7. Cultivating compassion

8. Finding happiness in daily life

9. The heart of Buddha's wisdom

10. Following a teacher

Epilogue

Glossary

Further reading

About the Author

David Michie is a writer, Buddhist practitioner, and corporate communications consultant who works in both Australia and the UK. He is also author of the bestselling Hurry Up and Meditate and of Enlightenment to Go.