The Four Noble Truths : Fundamentals of the Buddhist Teachings His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama by The Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa, Dominique Side

The Four Noble Truths :

Fundamentals of the Buddhist Teachings His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
by The Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa, Dominique Side

Paperback - 224 pages (June 1998)
Thorsons Pub; ISBN: 0722535503

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Synopsis
Life involves suffering. Desire is the source of our suffering. There is a way to put an end to our desire. The way out of desire is to live one's life according to eight basic principles. These four noble truths were the subject of the Buddha's first sermon and form the core of Buddhist teaching. The Dalai Lama describes these unique teachings here as he presented them to the West for the first time in 199

Reviews:

If interested in the nugget of Buddhism, worth wading thru

April 8, 2000

Reviewer: A reader from usa

As usual, enlightenment will probably make the contents of this book self-evident. And without elightenment the contents may prove unintelligible. Yet as usual with Buddhist teachings, they point the way. And after you've traveled, you'll probably look back and nod in approval.

Good introduction to buddhist thinking

December 30, 1999

Reviewer: Dr. Ravi Gampala from California, USA

Among all the books written by H.H The Dalai Lama, this book is the most concise and conveys the four noble truths in a simple and easy to follow manner. It is a very good introduction for any one who is in search of peace of mind.

A comprehensive explanation of the four noble truths

October 11, 1999

Reviewer: linus_t@hotmail.com from Dayton, Ohio

His Holiness The Thirteenth Dalai Lama has written a book that is intended to answer the questions that many may have about what the four truths mean. Sometimes the formal explanations can be overwhelming and hard to comprehend, but His Holiness provides examples and tries to relate the truths to real life. It is very helpfull that His Holiness does not just focus on the truths. Even though they are an integral part of the Buddhist faith, other parts of Buddism must be mentioned in order to further explain the truths.

Best overview of Buddhist thought per page.

July 20, 1999

Reviewer: A reader from Chicago

The most concrete, coherent, and complete "overview" of Buddhist thought as it applies in contemporary life in both the Eastern and Western worldviews. The wonderfully warm personality of His Holiness radiates throughout.

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If interested in the nugget of Buddhism, worth wading thru	April 8, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from usa
As usual, enlightenment will probably make the contents of this book self-evident. And without elightenment the contents may prove unintelligible. Yet as usual with Buddhist teachings, they point the way. And after you've traveled, you'll probably look back and nod in approval.

Good introduction to buddhist thinking	December 30, 1999
Reviewer: Dr. Ravi Gampala from California, USA
Among all the books written by H.H The Dalai Lama, this book is the most concise and conveys the four noble truths in a simple and easy to follow manner. It is a very good introduction for any one who is in search of peace of mind.

A comprehensive explanation of the four noble truths	October 11, 1999
Reviewer: linus_t@hotmail.com from Dayton, Ohio
His Holiness The Thirteenth Dalai Lama has written a book that is intended to answer the questions that many may have about what the four truths mean. Sometimes the formal explanations can be overwhelming and hard to comprehend, but His Holiness provides examples and tries to relate the truths to real life. It is very helpfull that His Holiness does not just focus on the truths. Even though they are an integral part of the Buddhist faith, other parts of Buddism must be mentioned in order to further explain the truths.

Best overview of Buddhist thought per page.	July 20, 1999
Reviewer: A reader from Chicago
The most concrete, coherent, and complete "overview" of Buddhist thought as it applies in contemporary life in both the Eastern and Western worldviews. The wonderfully warm personality of His Holiness radiates throughout.