In a series of eight addresses at the Institute Karma Ling in France, the Dalai Lama expounded on the foundation and structure of the Buddhist faith. After each address he answered individual questions and clarified and expanded on specific points.

The discussion that evolved, conveyed in this inspiring resource, encompasses the nature of the human experience including suffering and the notion of the self. While the master addresses complex theological concepts such as non-substantiality, reincarnation, and the difference between the Greater and Lesser Vehicles of Buddhism, he also includes practical, step-by-step directions for meditation and points the way to increasing happiness in our own lives and the lives of those around us.