Product Description

The Dalai Lama presents the core teachings on Buddhism with thought-provoking quotations about the importance of love and compassion, and the need for individual responsibility.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5962 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope --Independent

The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world --Time magazine

He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else
--The Times

About the Author
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Customer Reviews

Interesting
In this small book the Dalai Lama speaks of compassion, anger, forgiveness of enemies, and living life in a truly more loving way. Though much of it seems familar to western ears [the ideas of love compassion and service are not unknown in western religion and philosophy], the simplicity of much of what the dalai lama says is refreshing. His own struggles with anger are interesting, and the prose, gleaned from past lectures, smooth and clean. I also highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom" by Taro Gold which I found wonderfully enlightening.

Excellent little gem giving inspiration and insight.
The power and insight given by this little gem of a book comes from the simplicity of the Dalai Lama's words. His words and explanations speak directly to your heart showing how to bring love, peace and creative energy into the world. This little book is small enough to carry in your pocket - I find that whenever I need uplifting or inspiration I open it to exactly the right page!

A little gem
A perfect little book, so tiny yet full on easy to digest text from the most inspirational man. If you have an interest in Buddhism but are worried it will all be too much to take on board, this along with the Dalai Lama's other little books will give you the perfect start. You will want to read all his books once you start.