An exceptionally clear series that provides an excellent introduction to the main points of the entire Buddhist path. Each talk presents a key topic on the path, from seeing how ego and confusion develop; to working with thoughts and emotions through meditation; realizing emptiness and developing compassion; to transforming emotions into energy and communication; and finally, understanding the role of the teacher on the path. The content is substantive but accessible, bringing the stages of the Buddhist path into the realm of immediate and practical experience. The QandA periods offer a fascinating window onto how engaged Los Angeles students were in studying and understanding Buddhism.