"Collected from teachings by His Holiness, this book is a warm and comprehensive introduction to the Sakya path. His Holiness offers explanations of both the philosophical tenets of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism-explaining both the common ground it shares with other schools of Buddhism and the things that distinguish it-and down-to-earth advice for practicing in the world today: the history of the Sakya lineage, principles of tantra, the value of retreat, ecology from a Buddhist perspective, and other commonly asked questions. A must-read for practitioners of the Sakya school-and anyone interested in a spiritual path"--