Examines the life of Tibetan and Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama, discussing his childhood, his education, his exile to India after the Chinese invasion of Tibet, and his work to help Tibet regain its independence.
Journalist Thomas Laird offers insight into the life and teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, sharing his interviews with the Dalai Lama and what he learned about the history of Tibet.
"Focuses on six of the most inspiring and courageous men and women who have worked to pioneer peaceful solutions to violent conflicts throughout history"--Back cover.
an inside look at his life, his people, and his vision
Farrer-Halls, Gill
1998
Provides information about the history of Tibet and the life of its spiritual leader, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, and includes an interview with the Dalai Lama, as well as an overview of the Tibetan form of Buddhism.
the original autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet
Bstan-?dzin-rgya-mtsho
1997
An autobiographical account of the life of the Dalai Lama that discusses the childhood he spent in exile, his struggle to gain freedom for Tibet, and the effect he has had on Tibetan Buddhism.
