A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding. This book can show you how to begin to do so - in just 20 minutes.

Kulananda (Michael Chaskalson) is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. As a teacher, writer and speaker, he is devoted to creating contexts in which Westerners can benefit from the teachings originally laid down by the Buddha.

Kulananda is the author of six books on Buddhism and meditation.