In "How to Attain Enlightenment," the Dalai Lama draws upon the foundations of Buddhism to present a direct and practical approach to eternal questions: How can we live liberated from pain and suffering? How can we achieve long-lasting happiness and peace?

By drawing from traditional Buddhist meditation practices and using illuminating examples from the tumultuous present era, he presents systematic, step-by-step exercises designed to expand the reader's capacity for spiritual development and to certify the progress of their efforts. By following these practices, we can learn how to replace our tormenting emotions with positive perceptions and behaviors, in order to enter the path that will lead us to a state of higher consciousness.

Rich in personal stories and profound insights stemming from the Dalai Lama's experiences as a lifelong student, contemplative, political leader, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, "How to Attain Enlightenment" offers the reader all the wisdom, support, guidance, and inspiration needed to achieve spiritual accomplishment and fulfillment.