This book by the Buddhist Society introduces one to Buddhism. It talks in terms of pearls of wisdom, which include sayings, stories, teachings, and beliefs. It quotes from the Buddhist scriptures and other sources. They range from ancient sources such as the Dhammapada to relatively modern thinkers like Einstein, Darwin and Tagore. The information in this book is gathered in parts: life and teachings of the Buddha; skills for life; mind and heart; finding the Buddha's path; planet and physical universe; and the global family. The pearls are linked in each section by the introduction, written by the editor, who tries to convey the concepts clearly which the readers may otherwise find confusing. A beautiful and inspiring companion for anyone who has interest in the Buddhist path and Eastern wisdom.