I'm reading this now. Only 81 pages but covers the base so
well.
I think this is one of those books which covers the bases from
the fundamentals, basics (including the four noble truths, the
three refuges, karma, four immeasurables, bodhicitta, etc), to the
subtler topics like the nature of mind, non-self and emptiness (and
yet making it very comprehendable and well elucidated).
Even for advanced practitioners, this can serve as a summary
text for one's practice and understanding.
I think this is a must-read.
http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Mirror-Appearance-Buddhist-Philosophy/dp/1462046568
This distillation of important doctrines of Tibetan Buddhism
includes a presentation of the four reflections that change the
mind, bodhichitta, emptiness, the nature of mind, and Dzogchen.
Also explores the nature of human embodiment and the apparitional
nature of the world, with Buddha-nature as the common thread. A
thought-provoking study.</p> "This certainly is in the
tradition of the 'wise ones'."</br> From the Foreword by Ven.
Lama Pema Wangdak