In this beautiful and wise little book, renowned Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield has gathered a treasury of insights from many spiritual traditions, together with modern stories and time-honored meditations, for bringing healing, peace, and compassion into our daily lives. Just to read these pages offers calm and comfort. In the suggested practices, you will discover a new way to meet life's greatest challenges with acceptance, joy, and hope.

The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace; Jack Kornfield; Bantam; Paperback; 215 pages; $18.00

Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught meditation worldwide since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of Spirit Rock Center. He lives with his wife and daughter in northern California. His previous books include After the Ecstacy, the Laundry: A Path with Heart, Seeking the Heart of Wisdom (with Joseph Goldstein), Teachings of the Buddha, Living Dharma, A Still Forest Pool (with Paul Breiter), and Soul Food (with Christina Feldman).