This concise and extremely accessible presentation of the path of Tibetan Buddhism by the world's best -known Buddhist teacher shows how to apply basic Buddhist principles in our lives.
LIGHTING THE WAY contains three fundamental Buddhist teachings given by the Dalai Lama to Western students. "Principles of Buddhism" provides the framework for understanding Buddha Shakyamuni's first and fundamental teaching on the Four Noble Truths, upon which all of his other teachings are based. "Teachings on the Eight Verses on Training the Mind " 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 practioners of Buddhism


Lighting the Way , H.H. the Dalai Lama, Snow Lion Publications, Paperback, 2005, 142 Pages, $14.95

Tenzin Gyamtso, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born on July 6, 1935 in a small village called Takster in northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, His Holiness was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalaia Lama. He was enthroned at the age of five and assumed full political power in 1950. In 1959, His Holiness was forced into exile and has striven ever since for a peaceful solution to the the Sino-Tibetan crisis. He continually promotes his compassionate approach to life struggles, whether personal or global, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Foreword

1. Principles of Buddhism
The Four Noble Truths

2. Teachings on
The Eight Verses on Training the Mind

3. Atisha�s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment

Glossary
Endnotes
Acknowledgements
Recommended Reading
Index