Wisdom & Compassion: Starting with Yourself builds on the foundation in Book 1 in this series and provides a lively, approachable guide, sprinkled with humor, for people ready to begin applying the time-tested, lab-tested Tibetan practices to find happiness and peace in their own modern life.

Previous winner of Independent Publisher Book Award under the title Why Is The Dalai Lama Always Smiling?

Reviewers deem the book "a sympathetic, personalized text" (Foreword Reviews), and recommend it "to those who want to learn more about Buddhism, meditation, or just how to live a more peaceful lifestyle" (Readers' Favorite).

Features an introductory letter from H.H. Dalai Lama.

Includes lively stories, "Science Tidbits," a glossary of Buddhist terms, and lessons used in Namchak Foundation eCourses and retreats.