The wish for freedom, the altruistic intention, and the wisdom realizing emptiness constitute the essence of the Buddhist path. In this teaching, Geshe Sonam Rinchen explains in clear and readily accessible terms Je Tsongkhapa's (1357-1419) famed presentation of these three essential topics.<BR><BR>"This quintessential teaching of three principals straight from the bodhisattva Manjushri via Jey Tsong Khapa is beautifully translated and insightfully elucideated in this little jewel of a book. I hugely enjoyed it and recommend it whole-heartedly to anyone who wants to understand the practice of the Buddha Dharma."---Robert Thurman, author of Why the Dalai Lama Matters<BR><BR>"This oral commentary by Geshe Sonam Rinchen is perhaps the most complete, comprehensive, and clear explanation I have read...an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the essential foundations of Tibetan Buddhist psychology and practice."---Rob Preece, author of the Courage to Feel and The Wisdom of Imperfection<BR><BR>"A perfect introduction to Mahayana Buddhist practice Geshe Sonam Rinchen gives us a concise and authoritative guide to the heart of the bodhisativa path.---Guy Newland, authro of Introduction to Empliness