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.