In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of the basic teachings of the Buddha; the lessons they've learned in their training with their own teachers; and some good advice on following the Buddha Dharma in everyday situations of work, family, and service.

Contributors include:

- Jack Kornfield
- Sharon Salzberg
- Larry Rosenberg
- Sylvia Boorstein
- Christopher Titmuss
- Joseph Goldstein
- Steve Armstrong
- Narayan Liebenson Grady
- Bhante Gunaratana
- Gavin Harrison
- Kamala Masters
- Michele McDonald-Smith
- Rodney Smith
- Steven Smith
- Ajahn Sumedho
- Carol Wilson
- Christina Feldman