Concise Introduction to Tibetan BuddhismLucid and economical, the Concise Introduction delivers a brisk, fast moving survey. For many years, Powers' nearly six hundred page Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism has served as the field's most authoritative and comprehensive introductory text on Tibet's distinctive Buddhist tradition. Now Powers has responded to requests to provide an introductory text in compact form. This slimmed down reference explains the core Buddhist doctrines and the