The Dalai Lama’s Book of Wisdom
4/5
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He frequently describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Born in northeastern Tibet in 1935, he was as a toddler recognized as the incarnation of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama and brought to Tibet's capital, Lhasa. In 1950, Mao Zedong's Communist forces made their first incursions into eastern Tibet, shortly after which the young Dalai Lama assumed the political leadership of his country. He passed his scholastic examinations with honors at the Great Prayer Festival in Lhasa in 1959, the same year Chinese forces occupied the city, forcing His Holiness to escape to India. There he set up the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala, working to secure the welfare of the more than 100,000 Tibetan exiles and prevent the destruction of Tibetan culture. In his capacity as a spiritual and political leader, he has traveled to more than sixty-two countries on six continents and met with presidents, popes, and leading scientists to foster dialogue and create a better world. In recognition of his tireless work for the nonviolent liberation of Tibet, the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. In 2012, he relinquished political authority in his exile government and turned it over to democratically elected representatives. His Holiness frequently states that his life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of interreligious harmony, and securing the welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture, and religion. As a superior scholar trained in the classical texts of the Nalanda tradition of Indian Buddhism, he is able to distill the central tenets of Buddhist philosophy in clear and inspiring language, his gift for pedagogy imbued with his infectious joy. Connecting scientists with Buddhist scholars, he helps unite contemplative and modern modes of investigation, bringing ancient tools and insights to bear on the acute problems facing the contemporary world. His efforts to foster dialogue among leaders of the world's faiths envision a future where people of different beliefs can share the planet in harmony. Wisdom Publications is proud to be the premier publisher of the Dalai Lama's more serious and in-depth works.
Read more from His Holiness The Dalai Lama
How to See Yourself As You Really Are Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mind of Clear Light: And Living a Better Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Becoming Enlightened Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Be Compassionate: A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Awakening Kindness: Finding Joy Through Compassion for Others Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to The Dalai Lama’s Book of Wisdom
Related ebooks
The Dalai Lama’s Little Book of Wisdom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Simply Explained: How to Live a Perfect and Successful Life - The Complete Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Power of Infinite Joy: Self-Knowledge Through Spirituality and Science Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSoul-Fit: Secrets to Living Your Best Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMindfulness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of Thubten Chodron's Buddhism for Beginners Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy Is This Happening to Me?: A Guide to Learning Emotional Intelligence Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe World and Ourselves: Buddhist Psychology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mindful Path - Mindfulness and Stress Reduction for Beginners: Coping with Life’s Challenges Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art Of Happy Living: A common sense approach to lasting happiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler's The Art of Happiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Buoy: Self-Enhancement Based on Relaxation Breathing and Emotional Introspection Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Self-Healing: A Pathway to Self-Love Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy You Are Unhappy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe 7 Maxims for Soul Happiness: How to Unleash Your Inner Bliss Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsI'm Fucking Sick of Positive Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSelf-Perception What to Think of Myself ? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBe Happy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Heal Your Heart from Within Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSustainable Happiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Road to World Peace: Beginning with Inner Peace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mindful Explorer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Present Moment: The Art Of Living In The Present For Inner Peace And Spiritual Fulfillment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWellness: Notes on My Spiritual Journey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Essence of Buddhism Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Yes Individuals Who Live with Chronic Fatigue Can Flourish Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSimply Happiness: A Short and Practical Guide to Maintaining a Happy and Contented Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe power of Emotion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDisrupt Yourself: The Subversive Spiritual Practice That Changes Everything Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Reviews for The Dalai Lama’s Book of Wisdom
12 ratings0 reviews