Carefully balancing philosophical concepts with a practical, day-by-day approach, the Dalai Lama guides us step by step to an understanding of our human condition and how we can attain the necessary texture of consciousness to achieve a higher fulfillment than mere worldly enjoyment. Of special note is his clear integration of the teachings of Jesus into his overall world view, showing how all teachings can find their harmony in the ultimate spiritual oneness and truth that underlies them all.