This book examines the Buddhist perspective on the mind's ability to heal the body, a belief that is now taking hold with more and more western scientists. The Dalai Lama speaks here with a series of prominent Western psychologists, physicians, and meditation teachers discussing the subject of the mind-body connection. Discussions include compassion as medicine, the nature of consciousness, self-esteem, afflicting and nourishing emotions, effects of stress and trauma on the body, behavioral medicine, and the meeting points of mind, body, and spirit.