The most basic, clear principles of Tibetan Buddhism are here lucidly presented by a renowned modern teacher and monk. Tai Situ illuminates Buddhist teachings in commonsense terms, using down-to-earth examples- making this is a perfect handbook for beginners as well as an excellent companion for long-time students.

"Buddhism can appear so complicated and vast that it seems even a lifetime of study would not be sufficient to get to the bottom of it. That is how it is, from one perspective-at least until the ultimate goal of enlightenment is reached. On the other hand, Buddhism can be very simple, dissolving mysteries and complications easily with commonsense truths. Buddhism, in fact , encompasses both these extremes, although the foundation of Buddhist philosophy and practice rests on a few clear principles."
Awakening the Sleeping Buddha, the Twelfth Tai Situpa, Shambhala Publications, 175 pages, $19.95

The Twelfth Tai Situpa, abbot of Sherab Ling Monastery in Northern India, was born in Tibet in 1954. He is widely known for his peace work, including his 1989 Pilgrimage for Active Peace, which drew religious leaders from around the world. He is also the author of Relative World, Ultimate Mind.

Introduction	vii
1. Buddha Nature	1
2. Bodhichitta	23
3. Reincarnation and Karma	49
4. Emptiness	85
5. Tantric Science	107
6. Transformation	123
7. Enlightenment	139
8. Mahamudra	153
Glossary	169