In "A Profound Mind", the Dalai Lama teaches the cultivation of wisdom and peace through Buddhist practices.
Unlike "The Art of Happiness", "A Profound Mind" focuses on Buddhist spiritual teachings and concepts in achieving inner peace and reducing suffering.
I found the concept of emptiness of self to be difficult to understand, so I think I'll need to read this again. Typically when I don't understand something in a book, I'll continue reading in order to grasp the other key concepts. Fortunately, one need not understand this concept completely in order to continue his teachings. Still, I think to grasp the concept would probably reinforce the rest of the book.
Buddhism is interesting to me. It touches upon facets of religion but is more a philosophy. It's more inward facing and teaches compassion towards the world around us. And though I don't know much about Christianity or Islam, it appears much more inclusive in the sense that Buddhism doesn't talk about "sins", doesn't talk about repenting, or doesn't weigh heavy with guilt.... rather, it advocates for the reduction of internal suffering.
I'm not sure about the concepts of lack of self or reincarnation, but I definitely incorporate facets of Buddhism into my life now.
As I said before, I will read this again.
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