Promising signs. The Paramitas. Goodness and kindness. The journey of a lifetime. The periodic table of virtue. Generosity -- Morality -- Renunciation -- Wisdom -- Energy -- Patience -- Truthfulness -- Determination -- Lovingkindness. Lovingkindness meditation. The freedom to forgive. Everyday lovingkindness practice -- Equanimity. Epilogue: God and the owls.