Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 22 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist centres and groups throughout the world.

'This book is an ideal companion... written with impeccable qualifications and clarity.' - Going Beyond

• Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Receiving the Bodhisattva Vows; The Downfalls of the Bodhisattva Vows; A Method for Purifying Downfalls; Training in the Six Perfections; The Results; Dedication; Appendix I - The Condensed Meaning of the Commentary; Appendix II - Vows and Commitments; Appendix III - A Handbook for the Daily Practice of Bodhisattva Vows and Tantric Vows; Appendix IV - The letter PAM; Glossary; Bibliography; Study Programmes of Kadampa Buddhism; Tharpa Offices Worldwide; Index; Further Reading