Full of the down-to-earth wisdom for which the Buddha is renowned, this carefully chosen selection of his thoughts and teachings is full of insights that can help to free us from the deep conditioning of our minds and point us towards making revolutionary changes in our lives on a personal, social, and spiritual level. With a short biography of the Buddha and an accessible analysis of the discourses, this collection is the perfect introduction to the Buddha’s philosophy and an ideal companion on the path towards enlightenment.