Release Date: 01 Nov 2003
Format: hardback
Pages: 272
ISBN: 9780734405814

The Dalai Lama teaches on wisdom and compassion. Edited and translated for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama by Geshe Thupten Jinpa.

Proceeds from the sale of each 'Lighting the Path' book goes directly towards the not-for-profit quest of organising His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's Teachings in the West.

This concise and extremely accessible presentation shows how to apply Buddhist principles in our lives. "Lighting the Path" contains 3 fundamental Buddhist teachings given by the Dalai Lama to Western students. "Principles of Buddhism" provides the framework for understanding the Buddha's teaching on the four Noble Truths, upon which all of his other teachings are based. "Teachings on Eight Verses on Mind Training" comments on a classic text within the genre of Tibetan spiritual writing known as lojong (literally "mind training".) His Holiness often refers to this short work as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. Finally, the Dalai Lama's commentary on Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" discusses in a lucid and inspiring manner one of the most important texts for serious practitioners of Buddhism.

'Lighting the Path' is the official book of teachings given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his 2002 visit to Australia and New Zealand, where he spoke about the major issues facing humanity today, such as globalisation, terrorism and technology.

With disarming humour and honesty, he answers questions from students about how to cope with problems, make friends, and find happiness.

A 'must read' for any Dalai Lama enthusiast, or collector of His Holiness' works.