"Overall, I cannot think of another work by the Dalai Lama that so thoroughly surveys Tibetan Buddhism. One of the most concise and authentic texts available."

– Religious Studies Review

"A lucid and profound yet eminently readable introduction to this subject."

– Library Journal

"Suitable for beginners...as well as more advanced practitioners of the Buddhist way."

– Publishers Weekly

"The value of this book is that it brings many central teachings together in a single volume, clearly and accurately translated."

– Choice

"Written in the Dalai Lama's characteristically straightforward, friendly style which makes these profound teachings accessible to a wide audience."

– Yoga Journal

"A rare and marvelous opportunity for English-language readers to learn more about Buddhism and its spiritual leader."

– Library Journal

"An invaluable review of Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual foundations."

– Bookwatch

"The Dalai Lama explains in brief but lucid detail every aspect of the Tibetan path to enlightenment."

– Body, Mind, Spirit

"The Dalai Lama explains in brief but lucid detail every aspect of the Tibetan path to enlightenment."

– Body, Mind, Spirit

"The Dalai Lama explains in brief but lucid detail every aspect of the Tibetan path to enlightenment."

– Body, Mind, Spirit

"The definitive book on Tibetan Buddhism by the world's ultimate authority."

– The Reader's Review

"A landmark survey of the entire Buddhist path."

– East and West Series