"You have no cause for anything but gratitude and joy," the Buddha counseled us, more than two millennia ago. As it turns out, the Buddha had a lot to say on the subject of gratitude, citing it as one of the four keys to the Gate of Heaven. Why is this? Even in the midst of stress and chaos, suggests Becca Anderson here, we can find plenty to be glad about. Helping you to start your journey towards Zen and gratefulness, Anderson offers some thought-provoking questions, inspiring quotations, and hands-on exercises.

"This book contains many good ideas for practicing contentment. Do this simple thing every day; wake up, be grateful, be kind and help others. If you do this, your life will be filled with joy."—The Dalai Lama