A biography of the Dalai Lama written by a man who has known the Dalai Lama for three decades as a friend of his father. Describes the Tibetan leader who has become a world figure while Tibet itself is becoming a Chinese province. Discusses his everyday discipline and humanity while he brings a transformative message to the world.
Discusses the Dalai Lama's personal ideas on forgiveness through the stories of Victor Chan and his over thirty-year friendship with the Tibetan leader.
Examines the actions of Chinese authorities in removing six-year-old Gendin Chokyi Nyima and his family from public view after the child was recognized by the Dalai Lama as the eleventh incarnation of the Panchen Lama, Tibet's second most important spiritual leader; and discusses attempts by officials to name a child of their own choosing as Panchen Lama.
Born Tenzin Gyatso, he is the fourteenth man recognized by his people as Buddha's reincarnation and honored with the title he is known by worldwide - the Dalai Lama. Includes interviews with actor Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama himself.
An illustrated biography of the Dalai Lama, explaining how he was discovered as a child, his training in Buddhism, the Tibetan language, astronomy, and other topics, his flight from Chinese invaders, and his government-in-exile in India.
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.
