About the Book
Edited by Rajiv Mehrotra, a personal student of the His Holiness, the book focuses on the Buddhist and secular perspectives which form the basis of the Dalai Lama's engaging and universally accessible philosophy - the techniques of achieving a happy, ethical and enlightened life, even as we can and must make a difference to a world plagued by individual and collective suffering. It enables us to understand ourselves and see our lives afresh, from work and relationships to meditation and religious practice. Articulated in his most appealing voice, The Essential Dalai Lama combines practical advice and techniques with a compassion that transforms us.