Customer Reviews
Complex but very useful - By: Robert Paul, 12 Jun 2006 
I found this book complex & I must confess I struggled with it at times. I'm a little bit worried that someone might pick this book up before reading anything else by the Dalai Lama & decide that his writing isn't for them.
However, if you are familiar with his writing, or familar with Buddhist meditationin general then this book can be really helpful.
It should be pointed out that it is a commentary on Kamalashila's intermediate stages of meditation, the second text of three.
If like me, you are new to Buddhism I think you'd benefit from reading the Dalai Lama's How to Practice: the Way to a Meaningful Life first.
Thought provoking,complex, enlightening, - By: , 05 Feb 2002 
I started reading the book with much anticipation,but by the second chapter I wondered if I had taken on too much, it confused the hell out of me. I did benifit from some chapters & do not regret buying the book. A book I will have to visit time & time again to fully understand the text.
A complex but thought provoking book - By: adupton@hotmail.com, 24 Aug 2001 I started reading this book with enthusiasm, however towards the end my enthusiasm was flagging. This book is definitely not for the fainthearted as it is quite a complex text but enlighteningin parts.
