Pascale Engelmajer has been studying and teaching Buddhism for over 30 years in a variety of contexts and countries. She has published books and articles on Buddhism and presented her work to specialist and non-specialist audiences in Europe and North America. Her writing seeks to bring Buddhist ideas and practices to the modern world by emphasizing that their timeless relevance and profound wisdom can offer guidance and inspiration to those who seek insights, whether Buddhist or not. She lives in Wisconsin with her family, and engages in a daily practice that informs many aspects of this book.