The story of tibet is a work of monumental importance, a fascinating journey through the land and history of tibet, with his holiness the fourteenth dalai lama as guide. Inspiring in every way, freedom in exile is both a historical document and a. His books are available in 26 languages in over 40 different countries. At the time his family did not even have an heir to their land, but he took the name tsultrim gyatso and was enthroned at the potala palace in 1822. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. Gedun drupa and his successor gedun gyatso were officially abbots during their lifetimes the title of dalai lama was not adopted until the 1570s. Dalai lama xiv books list of books by author dalai lama xiv.
The dalai lamas little book of wisdom by the dalai lama and a great selection of related books. Lama dalai dalai lamas little book of wisdom abebooks. Engaging, accessible, and scrupulously fair in its treatment of the subject, perhaps its greatest merit is that it offers a new and rich way to appreciate the life and work of the present dalai lama. He appealed to the united nations for the rights of tibetans, which resulted in three resolutions between 1959 and 1965 calling on china to respect the human rights of tibetans, but all three were largely ignored. Laird uncovers a history of tibet not found in other books about the country. This is also an account of the previous lives of the dalai lama before becoming the first dalai lama. The third volume in a multivolume collection presenting the dalai lamas comprehensive explanation of the role of the mind in. Essential buddbist commentaries by his holiness the dalai lama. At the age of two, the child, then named lhamo dhondup, was recognized as the reincarnation of the. The book relates the rise and fall of buddhist sovereigns, their wideranging contacts with surrounding civilizations, and their close. The timespicayune over the course of three years, journalist thomas laird spent more than sixty hours with his holiness the dalai lama in candid, oneonone interviews that ranged widely, covering not only the history of tibet but science. Samsara, nirvana, and buddha nature library of wisdom and. The dalai lama established a tibetan parliamentinexile. Secret lives of the dalai lama provides the modern reader a most insightful description of tibetan history and culture.
Isabel losadas top 10 books about the dalai lama and tibet. Lama of tibet new ed by lama, his holiness the dalai isbn. Tsultrim gyatso 29 march 1816 30 september 1837 was the 10th dalai lama of tibet born to a modest family in chamdo eastern tibet, he was recognised as the reincarnation of lungtok gyatso, the 9th dalai lama, in 1820. Dalai lama, tibets political leader, has strived to make tibet an independent and democratic state from china. Books the 14th dalai lama his holiness the dalai lama. Following in the buddha s footsteps library of wisdom and compassion vol 4. Heres the story of dalai lamas grueling twoweek trek from lhasa in tibet to tawang in india, by far the most dramatic visit by any foreign leader. Lasting happiness in a changing world, and more on.
In collaboration with a western psychiatrist, the art of happiness is the first inspirational book for a general audience by the dalai lama. The mongolian king altan khan conferred the title, meaning ocean of wisdom. The dalai lamas little book of wisdom his holiness the. Over the course of three years, journalist thomas laird spent more than sixty hours with his holiness the dalai lama in candid, oneonone interviews that covered his holinesss beliefs on history, science. A scientific dialogue with the dalai lama public library, aimed to bridge ancient spiritual practices and modern findings in biology, cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience in an effort to reveal the human minds capacity to transcend. Library of congress catalogingin publication data bstandzinrgyamtsho, dalai lama xiv, date. With characteristic humour and a downtoearth approach to the buddhist path, the dalai lama offers us an inspirational way to transform our hearts and minds and create the happiness we seek. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. The dalai lama on science and spirituality brain pickings. This book treats tibetan buddhism and its spiritual accomplishments and practices in a very cavalier fashion, focusing instead on the military and political history of. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, describes himself as a simple buddhist monk. David michie the dalai lamas cat 3 books bundle collection the dalai lamas cat, the art of purring, the power of meow by the dalai lamas cat by david michie, 9781401940584 9781401940584, 1401940587, et al. Tibetan,oceanic teacher, title of one of the main leaders of tibetan buddhism. There have been 14 recognised incarnations of the dalai lama.
He subsequently traveled to dozens of other countries, delivering addresses at colleges and. What i love about this book is the way it weaves the recent history of tibet since about 1945 with the dalai lamas personal. The dalai lamas most accessible and intimate book, my spiritual journey is an excellent introduction to the largerthanlife leader of tibetan buddhismperfect for anyone curious about eastern religion, invested in the free tibet movement, or simply. The dalai lamas embrace of the world and continuous search for peaceful understanding between nations have served as an inspiration for generations. The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. In his book ethics for a new millennium, his holiness the dalai lama first proposed an. The dalai lamas heart of wisdom teachings by his holiness the dalai lama and thupten jinpa ph. List of books and articles about dalai lama online. The dalai lamas book of awakening ebook written by his holiness the dalai lama. The dalai lama and the emperor of china marks a comingofage for tibetan historical studies, complementing the new qing history of the past several decades. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dalai lamas book of awakening. The dalai lama traveled little during the early part of his exile and published only two books, an introduction to buddhism and an autobiography. See all books authored by dalai lama xiv, including the art of happiness.
An invaluable collection that brings together the best of the dalai lamas writings on all aspects of life an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, the dalai. Born in northeastern tibet in 1935, he was as a toddler recognized as the incarnation of the thirteenth dalai lama and brought to tibets capital, lhasa. British journalist norman secret lives of the dalai lama. David michie is the author of the dalai lamas cat series of novels, as well as nonfiction titles including why mindfulness is better than chocolate, hurry up and meditate, buddhism for busy people and buddhism for pet lovers. The wideranging conversation, the synthesis of which was later published as destructive emotions. The dalai lamas little book of wisdom by his holiness the dalai lama and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. History of the dalai lama how the dalai lama works. Lessons from the life and teachings of his holiness the dalai lama. The fourth volume of the dalai lamas definitive series on the path to awakening where he presents the substance of spiritual practice topics that form the core of buddhist practice.
Isabel losadas top 10 books about the dalai lama and. The book is enlivened throughout with warm personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the dalai lamas experiences as a lifelong student, a meditator, a political leader and an international figure working with other nobel peace laureates to address crises. In recent years the world has been blessed with a series of books written by the dalai lama, each focusing on various strands of faithbased living and how to practice a happier more harmonious life. In later years, however, he traveled quite extensively, visiting europe for the first time in 1973 and the united states for the first time in 1979. He founded the tashi lhunpo monastery and wrote books on philosophy. There has also been one nonrecognised dalai lama, ngawang yeshe gyatso declared in 1707, by lhabzang khan as the true 6th dalai lama however, he was never accepted as such by the majority of the population. In 1642, the 5th dalai lama, lobsang gyatso, became the spiritual and political leader of all of tibet, an authority passed on to his successors. Tenzin gyatso, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the spiritual leader of the tibetan people. A comprehensive history of west tibet from the 10th to the 15th century, a period covered by a longlost manuscript mnga. The dalai lama seems to have wanted to write this book thanks to a lifelong fascination with science coupled with insights of his years of buddhist training. Pages in category books by the 14th dalai lama wikipedia. The fourteenth dalai lamas fresh account of tibetan myth and history, as shared at dharamsala over a threeyear period with thomas laird, is wonderful instruction and a great true pleasure, not less to because of the small informal moments that clarify these. He shows us how our state of mind, in terms of our attitudes and emotions, plays a crucial role in shaping the way we experience happiness and suffering.
A memorable and vivid history lesson about a remote mysterious place that, in terms of its sheer survival, has implications for our own lives. For a wonderful and simple biography of the dalai lama, how the. Alexander normans book is a revelation, placing the dalai lama in a vividlytold historical context while giving the reader an intimate glimpse of the man. Lama dalai dalai lama s little book of wisdom abebooks. He was born on 6 july 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in taktser, amdo, northeastern tibet. Believed like his predecessors to be the incarnation of the bodhisattva avalokiteshvara, the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, 1935, was installed in 1940. At last alexander normanacclaimed oxfordtrained scholar of the history of tibetdelivers the definitive, unique, unforgettable biography. Here is a great interview for kids of the dalai lama in national geographic kids for adults to learn more, please see the official dalai lama page his holiness, the 14th dalai lama of tibet. On this day, an infant named tenzin gyatso, future leader of tibet and bestselling author, is born to a peasant family in takster, tibet.
In this elegant selfportrait, the worlds most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The first authoritative biography of the dalai lamaa story by turns inspiring and. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The dalai lamas book of awakening by his holiness the. With a new praface by the dalai lama and a new introduction by howard c.
Dalai lama, leader of tibet and bestselling author, is. The untold story of the holy men who shaped tibet, from prehistory to the present day, 2010, etc. Gedun drupa and his successor gedun gyatso were officially abbots during their lifetimes the title of dalai lama was not. The dalai lamas message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Peter schwieger brings precision to our understanding of tibets central political institution, that of the dalai lama, reaching beyond earlier scholarship thanks to his innovative and. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The land rover served the dalai lama for ten years of his exile in tibet, and was primarily driven by the lamas brother, tenzin cheogyal.