This handy little volume contains a quotation from the Buddha for each day of the year. They have been drawn from the Dhammapada and a variety of other established texts, each of which is referenced. As Crosweller points out in the introduction, Buddhism is a non-dogmatic religion and it can be and has been interpreted from many different perspectives.

The quotations in this paperback open up the wisdom teachings of the World Honored One who constantly talks about training the mind, the path of liberation from suffering, practicing compassion, and moving toward enlightenment. Together, these adages and axioms add up to a richly developed spiritual overview of transformation. Lightly shaded photographs are used throughout the book to reveal the atmosphere of Buddhist people, places, and monuments. The paperback concludes with a calendar of Buddhist celebration days and festivals.

Here are a few gems to give you a taste of the quotations:

• "All beings wish for happiness, so extend your compassion to all." (Jan 15)

• "Ambition and anger will disappear when you stop concerning yourself with the fruits of your action" (May 21)

• "Courtesy is precious. Beauty without courtesy is like a garden without flowers." (July 8)

• "The fragrance of virtue stands alone, without equal." (Nov.18)