How to Practice

The Way to a Meaningful Life

By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins - translator Ph.D. Ph.D., Jeffrey Hopkins - editor Ph.D. Ph.D.

Narrated by: Jeffrey Hopkins Ph.D. Ph.D.

Find lasting happiness, inner peace, and enlightenment through the Dalai Lama’s timeless teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and the Buddhist path to wisdom.

As human beings, we all seek happiness and a sense of meaning in our lives. In How to Practice, His Holiness the Dalai Lama—spiritual leader of Tibet, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and internationally bestselling author—shows how true fulfillment begins within. Drawing from centuries of Buddhist wisdom, he offers a clear, step-by-step path to cultivating morality, meditation, and wisdom, the three essential elements of enlightenment.

Through practical teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and self-awareness, the Dalai Lama helps readers overcome daily obstacles such as anger, jealousy, and insecurity. With warmth, humor, and clarity, he reveals how to open your heart, live ethically, and achieve lasting mental tranquility. How to Practice is both a profound spiritual manual and a gentle companion for anyone seeking peace in a modern, distracted world.©2002 His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Jeffrey Hopkins, All Rights Reserved; (P)2002 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; SOUND IDEAS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Listen to it and life could be easier

The voice is just like the writer. Many useful thoughts be told. Try to practice it in daily life, and you will find yourself happier than before.

Interesting but detailed

It gets a bit esoteric towards the end. Narrator was a bit subpar. Still worth a listen.

Concise Explanation of Buddhism and It's Practice

As I am new to Buddhism, I have floundered in finding a personal, daily practice. I'm one that cannot truly commit myself to anything without having a personal understanding and conviction of that understanding. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has beautifully presented here a concise and easily understood teaching of the basic principles of Buddhism, and offered suggestion as to how to incorporate those principles into your daily life. I am most grateful for this book and the friend that suggested it to me.

Wonderful Book, Excellent Narrator

The timeless wisdom and gentle guidance of His Excellency the Dalai Lama are beautifully narrated in this Audible offering. Only a basic knowledge of Buddhism is needed to appreciate these wonderful teachings. A copy of the printed book would be helpful if the reader wishes to follow the practices. Highly recommended!

A great beginning to a meaningful change.

This was the first of many Buddhist books by the Dalai Lama I have enjoyed. I believe the written translation is spectacular here but found listening to it to be rather difficult. Jeffrey Hopkins wrote this so well but is not an engaging narrator.
If you are looking for true change and peace in your life, this is a perfect first step but I recommend reading it yourself so you can go back over sections when you need to delve deeper into its contents. I was Christian for the first 50 years of my life and the past 5 have been my happiest.
This book started my quest and will always hold that special place when I think of how my life has improved so drastically in such a short time.