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This book explains clearly and concisely the entire spiritual path from the initial preliminary practices to the final stages that enable us to attain full enlightenment in this life. There have been numerous revisions and clarifications to the first edition including a new section entitled: "Guidelines for the Practice of the Four Great Preliminary Guides of Mahamudra" and two significantly revised prayers added to the appendix.
About the author
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 22 highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist Centers and groups throughout the world.
In his teachings, Geshe Kelsang emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life. He reveals practical methods for developing wisdom, cultivating a good heart and maintaining a peaceful mind through which we can all find true and lasting happiness. Demonstrating these qualities perfectly in his own life, Geshe Kelsang has dedicated his whole life to helping others find inner peace and happiness.
