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