Palmo, author of Cave in the Snow, presents this collection of talks and dialogues dealing with practical applications of Buddhist principles in everyday life. Topics covered include: impermanence, karma, happiness, renunciation, faith, devotion, and more. Palmo draws from her more than 40 years as a practicing Buddhist, including 12 years of seclusion in a remote cave, and experience as a Buddhist nun, to impart practical wisdom to the general reader. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)