Understanding the Dalai Lama

by Rajiv Mehrotra (Editor)

His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the remarkable exiled spiritual and temporal head of Tibet, is a statesman for our troubled times. This collection of 11 essays by scholars, writers, theologians, and others whose lives he has touched represents a broad spectrum of perspectives on this Nobel Peace Prize recipient who is also a living Buddha to six million followers. Included among the contributions are personal reflections by those who have been privileged to get to know His Holiness, as well as illuminating introductions to some of his core beliefs.Editor Rajiv Mehrotra, who contributes the book’s first essay, says of the Dalai Lama, "As with all truly great and inspiring leaders, his life is his message and philosophy." The essays in this volume shed light on that fascinating life . . . painting the portrait of a tireless champion of compassion, altruism, and peace who is both deeply spiritual and disarmingly human.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Rajiv Mehrotra was educated at St. Stephen’s Coll., Delhi and universities of Oxford and Columbia. He is an independent documentary film-maker and presently, managing trustee of the Public Service Broadcasting Trust and secy. ans a trustee of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH the Dalai Lama, New Delhi)

Reviews

[Rhitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought a physical book of this out of impulse (or not). Point is, I don’t even know why I bought this book as I don’t have any ideas nor enough knowledge about Buddhism practices and likes. However, it is one of my satisfied purchase. I put way more attention to this as I want to fully grasp the content, so fast reading is a no. It is not about Buddhism (Tibetan) nor about Dalai Lama, entirely. I like how it was divided in to parts about Tibet, politics, other religions, history, etc. The book doesn’t force or encourage you to convert or change your beliefs but rather to enlighten a person with the immense hope to grow spiritually. Dalai Lama can touch your soul just by his words and delivered the utmost sincerity and compassion through inks and pages.

Looking forward to learn more about Buddhism.

[Pody Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dalai lama is always in my heart. I adore him so much. He gave me so much meaning in my life. With read this book, you can feel how great this person to be. How his thinking could be change the world and lots people agree with that.