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The Pocket Dalai Lama
Inspirational teachings and wisdom of the leading Buddhist teacher of our time.
One of the most influential Buddhist leaders of our time, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a Nobel Peace Laureate and the exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people. A tireless teacher and writer, he is the author of dozens of widely acclaimed works, including The Book of Joy , The Art of Happiness and The Heart of Meditation —and this compact collection brings together a selection of inspiring short teachings from many of his popular books. Addressing a broad range of subjects, such as nonviolence, impermanence, religion, politics, and human rights, these wise words show the power of goodness even in the most uncertain of times.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
One of the most influential Buddhist leaders of our time, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a Nobel Peace Laureate and the exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people. A tireless teacher and writer, he is the author of dozens of widely acclaimed works, including The Book of Joy , The Art of Happiness and The Heart of Meditation —and this compact collection brings together a selection of inspiring short teachings from many of his popular books. Addressing a broad range of subjects, such as nonviolence, impermanence, religion, politics, and human rights, these wise words show the power of goodness even in the most uncertain of times.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
- GenresSpirituality
112 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2017
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August 5, 2017
A gentle little book that sums up this great teacher's thinking about Buddhism clearly and directly. His arguments in favor of compassion, peace, helping others, being kind to the environment, and saving Tibet are all simple, forceful, and compelling.
August 22, 2017
A lovely book of quotes. Perfectly sized.
August 26, 2017
A lovely book, wonderfully read, and beautifully written.
May 20, 2019
One of the books that has most opened my mind in all aspects and has made me see a new world that I must explore
February 8, 2020
Simple pocket book. Easy read.
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