In her wise and friendly manner, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chodron lays out the basic training for becoming a warrior-bodhisattva: one who courageously takes up the path of awakening compassion for both self and others. This gathering of 108 short stand-alone readings - one for every bead in a traditional Buddhist mala - is designed to help readers cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. Buddhist and non-Buddhists alike will find inspiration in her teachings.