The World of Tibetan Buddhism : an overview of its philosophy and practice / Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama ; translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa ; foreword by Richard Gere
Pt. I. General Buddhism. The Divisions of Vehicles. The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. The Second Turning: The Doctrine of Emptiness. The Third Turning: Buddha-nature. Different Explanations of Selflessness. The Four Seals of Buddhism. The Mahayana Path of Emptiness and Compassion -- Pt. II. An Altruistic Outlook and Way of Life. The Benefits of Altruism. Recognizing the Enemy Within. Overcoming Anger and Hatred. Oneself and Others: Exchanging Places -- Pt. III. The Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet. The Distinctive Features of Tantra. The Divisions of Tantra. Initiation: Empowerment. Pledges and Vows. Tantric Practice: The First Three Classes of Tantra. Advanced Tantric Practice: Highest Yoga Tantra
Summary
Fluid translation by Geshe Thupten Jinpa of talks given by the Dalai Lama in London in 1988 is suitable for beginners in, as well as more advanced practitioners of, the Buddhist way