This is a gentle book by the author of Awakening the Buddha Within. It does not intrude on existing faith or non-faith. It is open, yet focused on the possibilities for spiritual experience.

       The main thoughts of the book weigh heavily on Buddhism. Western religion is finding itself greatly informed by interaction with Buddhist thought and experience. It is a helpful thing for habitual Christians (or Christian "graduates") to travel the thought paths offered here.

       The author shares his own journey with frequent references to the reports of others we have heard and read. We are among friends.

       The book is divided into three parts. Part One is "Matters of the Spirit," in which more than a dozen separate subjects are opened. They range through "Thoughts about God," "Making Spiritual Choices," "Seeking Mystical Experience," "Faith and Doubt," "Bringing Death into Light," plus many more.

       Part Two is "Approaches to Spiritual Practice," which is a very practical "how to" section. The reader will find introductions to meditation practices, prayer, development of mindfulness among others.

       Part Three is called "Coming Home to Your True Nature," in which we are taught how to draw from our own resources and experiences. There is encouragement to do natural meditations, walking meditations, even short driving meditations. Gardening and other activities are included. Our lives continually touch spiritual moments. Very wise and very practical with something for everyone.

       Our Moment Ministries group has encouraged living in the moment. The book has a chapter on "Mindfulness, Living Fully in the Present Moment." It also concludes with that note: "Live in the Now—Now, or Never."

       The chapters begin with quotations to appreciate. "Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force, that thoughts rule the World" (Emerson)

      "Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God." (Bruce)

      "The most beautiful emotion we can experience is the mystical. It is the power of all true art science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead. To know that what is impenetrable to us really exists, manifesting itself as the highest wisdom and the most radiant beauty, which our dull faculties can comprehend only in their most primitive forms—this knowledge, this feeling, is at the center of true religiousness. I this sense, and in this sense only, I belong to the rank of devoutly religious men." (Einstein)

       The recommended readings offer further direction for serious seekers.