In 1981, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a lecture course at Harvard University, USA, which is an excellent example of an in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhism. These lectures are a vivid testimony of the Dalai Lama’s exceptional intelligence, powerful eloquence, and his characteristic active compassion. In them, he touches on a whole range of topics important for everyone who seeks to achieve inner harmony and peace on earth, and also gives answers to the most pressing questions about the worldview of Buddhism. The lectures are an excellent example of an in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhism. They are a vivid testimony to the profound wisdom of the Dalai Lama, the power of his eloquence and his characteristic active compassion. In his lectures, His Holiness addresses a whole range of topics that are important for everyone who seeks to achieve inner harmony and peace on earth, as well as answers the most burning questions about the worldview of Buddhism. "Harvard Lectures" is an indispensable reference for all those who seriously study the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.