This collection of wisdom on a wide range of topics is a pocket-sized inspirational companion for anyone - and the perfect short introduction to Tibet's Dalai Lama for the beginner. It features brief, stand-alone readings drawn from many sources, including lectures, personal appearances, correspondence, and previously published books. The topics include forgiving one's enemy; finding happiness in a secular society; ways to world peace; spirituality and social action; democracy and human rights, and more.