Combining folktales and poetry, their teachings impart the essence of spirituality in a pithy, direct fashion.

Contents include:

--The Heart-Essence: Advice on Two Ethics by Patrul Rinpoche
--Holy Dharma Advice: A Drama in the Lotus Garden by Patrul Rinpoche
--Beautiful Garland of Flowers: Advice on Two Ethics by Jigme Thrinle Ozer, the first Dodrup Chen
--Reminder to Son Sri by Patrul Rinpoche
--Instructional Advice on Training in Buddhism by Patrul Rinpoche
--A Letter of Spiritual Advice by Lauthang Tulku
--Instructions on Turning Happiness and Suffering into the Path of Enlightenment by Jigme Tenpe Nyima, the Third Dodrup Chen
--Entering into the Path of Enlightenment: Taking Daily Activities as the Path, according to the Unified Approach of Sutra and Tantra by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa.

"There are three things you should place: Your body in the seat, your mind in the body, and relaxation in the mind. There are three things that should be in conformity: conversations with friends, clothes with the country and mind with the Dharma." -Patrul Rinpoche

Paperback, 156pp.