This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories span the authors life and they are used to enrich and teach the Dharma. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam, stories from his years as a teenaged novice and as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam. He also shares from his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites, and influence world leaders

Life in Vietnam -- War and exile -- Blossoming of Plum Village -- At home in the world -- I have arrived