From the Publisher Who are you? Surrounded by the demands， obligations， and hectic pace of everyday life， inundated by a daily flood of information， it is easy to feel that we are constantly being pulled away from ourselves. Often， we find our selves adrift in the business of our lives with no purpose other than to get through each day with as much pleasure and as little pain as possible. In Buddhist Reflections on Everyday Life， a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher helps you to rediscover the extraordinary nature of existence in every moment of your life， whether you are making breakfast， struggling to meet a deadline at work， or sitting at the bedside of a sick or dying friend. Through simple exercises， reflections， and intimacy with yourself and the world， finding a deeper beauty beneath the surface. Paramananda speaks directly to the heart. He invites you to take a fresh view of your daily life and discover in every moment the opportunity to be fully present， to be aware of the things that are most important to， you and to care for yourself and others.