The second volume in the landmark Library of Tibet series, Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart examines the next step of the Path: Compassion. Based on a classic fourteenth-century Tibetan poem famous for its ability to awaken compassion in the human heart, this elegant primer combines the mind training and stages of the path traditions of Tibetan Buddhism with enduring simplicity and illuminating prose. Enjoy the Dalai Lama's instruction for developing compassion in daily life in a coverage which draws connection between Tibetan Buddhist teachings on compassion and simple meditations about relationships. This is the second volume in a projected series designed to examine the road to spiritual enlightenment as seen by Tibetan Buddhists. -- Midwest Book Review The second volume by His Holiness the Dali Lama in the Library of Tibet series shows how to awaken compassion for others and motivates us to better our world. His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He is the author of two memoirs and numerous books on Buddhism, including The Way to Freedom and Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart --the first two volumes of the landmark Library of Tibet series.