Norman Fischer brings a fresh perspective to the profound Tibetan Buddhist manual of lojong, or mental training. With down-to-earth clarity, he applies its 59 pithy practices to the challenges of modern life. With repetition, these practices gradually change one from the inside out. His writing is direct, penetrating, and powerful. with the authenticity and impact that comes from a great teacher, as he shows readers how to develop resilience and compassion, strength with heart. (Comment by Rick Hanson, PhD)

Zoketsu Norman Fischer is a poet and Zen Buddhist priest who has for many years taught at the San Francisco Zen Center. He is founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation, an organization dedicated to adapting Zen Buddhist teachings to Western culture, and he is the author of numerous books, including Opening to You: Zen-Inspired Translations of the Psalms and Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up, as well as many volumes of poetry/

Contents: TRAINING IN COMPASSION: Zen Teachings on the Practice of LOJONG by Norman Fischer
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	ix
1. Resolve to Begin	1
2. Train in Empathy and Compassion
PART 1: Absolute Compassion	9
3. Train in Empathy and Compassion
PART 2: Relative Compassion	29
4. Transform Bad Circumstances into the Path	45
5. Make Practice Your Whole Life	63
6. Assess and Extend	81
7. The Discipline of Relationship	95
8. Living with Ease in a Crazy World	125
Afterword	147
Appendix 1: Seven points and Fifty-Nine Slogans	149
Appendix 2: Basic Zen Meditation	153