"A profound illumination of our human experience and our potential for deep inner freedom." Arturo Sanchez, Professor, Columbia University "This insightful book offers peace of mind in these troubled times. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking happiness or greater meaning in their lives." Thomas Mitchell, Professor and author, Indiana University

GESHE KELSANG GYATSO was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Resident in the West since 1977, he is the author of 19 highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. To date his books have sold nearly 500,000 copies. He has also founded over 700 Buddhist Centres and groups throughout the world.

Introduction; Part ONE: The Noble Truths Desire Suffering Origins Cessations The Path; Part TWO: Patience The Faults of Anger Why We Get Angry Learning to Accept Suffering The Patience of Definitely Thinking about Dharma Learning not to Retaliate Dedication; Appendix I - Understanding the Mind; Appendix II - Past and Future Lives; Appendix III -Liberating Prayer and Prayers for Meditation; Appendix IV - What is Meditation? Appendix V - The Kadampa Way of Life Glossary Bibliography Study Programmes Index