The Dalai Lama offers Westerners an accessible introduction to the path of Tibetan Buddhism. He begins with a discussion of the Four Noble Truths, which contain basic teachings on dealing with suffering and cultivating happiness and peace. Next, he provides commentary on two important short texts: Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. A glossary of terms completes the volume. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)