His Holiness encourages us to learn from Buddhism - as from all other religions - and practice those principles that appeal to us without necessarily becoming Buddhists. The response to this introduction to a core Buddhist teaching, explained simply but in depth, was as much through the words of a great master as in every action and gesture of His Holiness' warmhearted and compassionate presence. Of course, there is no substitute for being in the presence of a great master. For those unable to attend his teachings, the DVDs offer the next best option to being there. This is the first day of the three-day teaching by His Holiness in New Delhi, when His Holiness gently, joyously and skillfully guided a rapt audience across the four noble truths from Nagarjuna's perspective drawing on his commentary of the awakening mind. The text was chosen by His Holiness because he believes that at the core of the Mahayana Buddhist Teachings, lies the imperative to understand dependent arising (Pratitya samutpada) in general, and emptiness (Shunyata) in particular through the Madhyamika or the Middle Way path of Nagarjuna. Other films/videos relating to this story/viewpoint: "The Awakening Mind of Nagarjuna - Part 2" and "The Awakening Mind of Nagarjuna - Part 3"