The Foundation of Buddhist Practice is the second volume in the Dalai Lama's comprehensive series on the stages of the Buddhist path, published under the title "Library of Wisdom and Compassion." While the first volume, "Approaching the Buddhist Path," provides foundational information on Buddhist practice, this second volume focuses on the essential teachings that support a flourishing Dharma practice. The Dalai Lama has recognized that a different approach is necessary for Western and contemporary Asian students, as traditional presentations of the path in Tibetan Buddhism often assume that the audience already believes in the Buddha and concepts such as rebirth and karma. This volume illuminates central Buddhist ideas such as dependent origination, emptiness, and karma to assist the reader in engaging with this rich tradition. Additionally, the book offers valuable reflections on the relationship between a spiritual mentor and the student, the beginning of a meditation practice, and the connection between body and mind.