In this simple and accessible but beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, and shows us how he himself first began incorporating Buddhist practices into his daily life.

What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfillment. David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals--the high-level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, the great vacations--but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist center. There he began the most important journey of his life. In Buddhism for Busy People Michie explains how he came to understand the difference between the temporary pleasures of ordinary life and the profound sense of well-being and heartfelt serenity that comes from connecting with our inner nature.

Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World, David Michie, Shambhala, 2017, 235 pages, $16.95

David Michie is a corporate communications consultant, published novelist, and Buddhist practitioner. He lives in Perth, Australia.

CONTENTS: Buddhism for Busy People
Acknowledgments		ix
Introduction to the 2017 Edition		xi
1.	What Does It Take to Be Happy?	3
2.	Buddha's First Teaching	11
3.	How to Meditate	33
4.	Karma	63
5.	This Precious Life	85
6.	The First Step	111
7.	Cultivating Compassion	127
8.	Finding Happiness in Daily Life	147
9.	The Heart of Buddha's Wisdom	173
10.	Following a Teacher	207
Epilogue		223
Dedication		229
Glossary		231
Further Reading		235