{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-buddhism-the-dalai-lama-9781559394758","title":"An Introduction to Buddhism","description":"\u003cb\u003eHis Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha's first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism's most profound texts: \u003ci\u003eThe Eight Verses on Training the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAtisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book was previously published under the title \u003ci\u003eLighting the Way\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dalai Lama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1559394757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781559394758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Dalai Lama","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051665518847,"sku":"9781559394758","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a67621ae-5340-41b6-8ed5-fb87154cf8ab.jpg?v=1685014444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-buddhism-the-dalai-lama-9781559394758","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}