
Introduction to Buddhism
Dalai Lama. An Introduction to Buddhism: Teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Eight Verses on Training the Mind, and the Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. Core Teachings of the Dalai Lama series. Boston: Shambhala, 2018. 9781559394758; This book was previously published under the title Lighting the way. Published by arrangement with Lothian Books, Melbourne, Australia"--Copyright page. "This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way." His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners--and remind seasoned practitioners--of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths