With war and violence flaring all over the world, many of us are left feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. In this book Pema ChÞodrÞon draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression, hatred, and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can either perpetuate a culture of violence or create a new culture of compassion.