Introduces the teachings of the fourteenth Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism, showing how centuries of Buddhist wisdom can bring meaning to our lives. Includes extensive quotations of the Dalai Lama's words. Published to coincide with the Dalai Lama's 2002 tour of Australasia. Includes colour and black-and-white photos and images, a list of major Tibetan Buddhist centres in Australasia, glossary, endnotes, bibliography and index. Authors are educators in Buddhism and meditation and have published widely.