The author of the best-selling Awakening the Buddha Within defines the "Buddhist heart" as our inner goodness - our most tender, compassionate and caring self, our innate Buddha-nature. Called Bodhicitta by Tibetans, it beats within every one of us and is awakened through meaningful connections to our families, romantic partners, colleagues and work, neighbors, society, and all living creatures including ourselves. This book explains how to use relationships as a vehicle for a sacred life.