This is a wonderful collection of inspiring words from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the best-loved and most well known spiritual leaders of our time.
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Observations by the 14th Dalai Lama on the true nature of life are presented here in paragraph-sized bursts, a strand of philosophical pearls skillfully strung together by Hatier, who shaped the text from years of talks, interviews, teachings and writings. Readers are first introduced to the Dalai Lama as a young boy via brief but candid reflections on his mother, the loneliness his enthronement engendered and his rigorous study regimen. These and other intimate details of his life, including his meeting with President Mao and his exile to India, are telegraphed through an accessible and elegant first-person narration. The latter part of the text is dedicated to the Dalai Lama's philosophies on an assortment of topics, including religion ("All religions share a common root, which is limitless compassion"); anger ("If your mind is dominated by anger, you will lose the greatest part of your human intelligence: wisdom"); and marriage ("making love is alright, but for marriage, don't hurry, be cautious"). A novice-friendly glossary of Buddhist terminology and a stunning array of stand-alone, full-color photographs round out the volume. Though His Holiness solemnly admits that due to political and historical reasons he may very well be the last Dalai Lama, his teachings, illuminated in books such as this, will undoubtedly continue to influence generations of individuals seeking enlightenment.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1989. He is the author of many books on Buddhism including Transforming the Mind,The Four Noble Truths, The Art of Happiness and A Simple Path. He lives in Dharamsala, India.
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His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern Tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. The world's foremost Buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding, kindness and compassion, respect for the environment, and, above all, world peace.
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A wonderful, inspiring book,
By "mandylee8" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Spirit of Peace: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Love and Compassion in Everyday Life (Hardcover)
This book was so uplifting. It is filled with wisdom from the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama writes about a whole variety of topics in paragraph form. Topics include his exile, and the good he finds in it, Buddhist view on other faiths, politics & the world today, science, spiritual journeys, life, death, and rebirth. You will see a more positive at looking towards everything in life. The colored pictures are stunning. This is an excellent gift and an intriguing coffee table book. I leave it out, and guests often thumb through it and comment on it. I love this book!
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