The author presents Jewish contemplative techniques that foster the development of a heart of wisdom and compassion.  This contemporary approach to meditation, accessible to all, focuses on using the distilled wisdom of Buddhism and Judaism as a way to learn from life experience.

Contents: Waking up in the Midst of Your Life;  Beginning a Practice;  The Nature of Mind;  Making the Darkness Conscious; Embracing the Divine;  Prayer and Meditation;  A Blessing Practice;  L'chayyim - Into Life.