by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2008
The fourteenth Dalai Lama shares his life story, beginning with his childhood in Tibet and continuing through his years of exile. Tenzin Gyatso adopts a direct, personal approach as he describes the experiences that shaped his spiritual growth and his role as a religious leader. He reflects on challenging periods alongside moments of happiness that marked his extraordinary journey. The author opens his inner world to readers, explaining how key events influenced his understanding of Buddhism and his commitment to compassion. This memoir offers an intimate view of a figure who has touched millions of lives while remaining separated from Tibet, his ancestral home. Readers discover the personal thoughts and viewpoints of one of the world's most respected spiritual teachers through his own words.
Genres: biography, autobiography, memoir, buddhism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, spiritual-growth
Setting: Exile, Tibet
Period: Childhood, Life in Exile
224 pages · Paperback · Hay House Publishers