Book: Hardcover | 5.98 x 9.01in | 288 pages | ISBN 9780670034444 | 20 Oct 2005 | Viking Adult | 18 - AND UP
"The Dalai Lama reaches out to a global following with a vision that is transforming, secular, and accessible to all. It touches potent personal chords and invigorates our common humanity." —Rajiv Mehrotra
An inspiration to millions of people worldwide, the Dalai Lama has authored more than fifty books. Now, for the first time, The Essential Dalai Lama brings together the best of the Dalai Lama’s writings on all aspects of life, from work to meditation. It is a basic sourcebook for his essential ideas. Divided into four sections—The Vision, Buddhist Perspectives, Practice, A World in Harmony—The Essential Dalai Lama contains eloquent applications of the principles of ancient Buddhist thought to contemporary issues, all expressed in the Dalai Lama’s uniquely compelling voice. This is the perfect book for anyone who wishes to have one source for the Dalai Lama’s teachings or who seeks an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Buddhism.
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