How do we really bring Buddhist practice into our lives? Thirteen topical essays discuss the interweaving of Buddhism into daily life. Women from varied Buddhist traditions discuss how they view everyday situations and relationships, and the larger challenges they face, in the context of their practice. The thought-provoking conversations gathered here encourage greater emotional, philosophical and social understanding. Among the topics included are: Bringing Dharma into Relationships, Dealing with Stress, Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, Mothering and Meditation, The Monastic Experience, and Forging a Kind Heart in an Age of Alienation.