Stages of Meditation

Praise

“A feast of a book and as comprehensive and readable an introduction to the nature and scope of Buddhism’s living wisdom as can be found.”
—Bloomsbury Review

“With characteristic warmth and lucidity, the Dalai Lama’s reflections bring alive this classic synopsis of Mahayana Buddhism in a way that will inspire and inform anyone who seeks to practice the Dharma today.”
—Stephen Batchelor, author of Verses from the Center

“A wise, wonderful, and profound book.”
—Ken Wilber, author of Integral Psychology

“A rigorous treatment of a single pithy source text, this faithful rendering from Tibetan was more than ten years in the making.”
—Lion’s Roar

“A must read for followers of the Dalai Lama and an unquestionably worthy addition to Buddhist studies reading lists and reference collections.”
—Midwest Book Review

“As always the Dalai Lama’s warmth and his ability to adjust the level of his commentary to his audience are in evidence.”
—Journal of Asian Studies