The Essentials of Tibetan Buddhism

A comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, containing all the information you need to gain an in-depth understanding of its philosophical and meditative aspects, including:

• What Tibetan Buddhism is and how it has developed

• A comprehensive guide to the teachings of the hinayana, mahayana and vajrayana

• The historical background to Tibetan Buddhism

• A summary of the main features of the Sakya, Kagyu, Gelug and Nyingma traditions, and their transition to the West