by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 1999
The Dalai Lama travels to the Gethsemani Abbey, a renowned Trappist monastery, to engage in dialogue with the abbot and monks. As he immerses himself in their contemplative practices, he confronts his own doubts and struggles to reconcile his Buddhist faith with the Christian tradition. Through heartfelt exchanges, the Dalai Lama and the monks forge an unlikely bond, discovering shared truths that transcend religious boundaries. In this meditative journey, the Dalai Lama's beliefs are challenged and reaffirmed, leading to a transformative spiritual reckoning.
Genres: religion, 21st-century, buddhism, christianity
Vibes: intimate, meditative, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, spiritual-transformation
Setting: Gethsemani Abbey, Trappist Monastery
Period: Contemporary
330 pages · Paperback · Continuum