A pithy seminar that gets to the heart of American karma and how the introduction of Buddhism can impact it. Identifies key features of American karma, as aggression, speediness, materialism, and how they can be worked with, through compassion, greater sympathy toward oneself, openness toward others. Importance of starting with oneself. Topics include: the essential role of discipline; working with confusion as the path; dharma as expression of reality; stepping out of one's comfort zone; "lion's roar" of fearless workability. Defines what is unique about American karma, including its receptivity to the truth, and potential for spiritual growth.