by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2010
Born into a family of farmers, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama at age two. Forced to flee his homeland as a young man, he has spent decades advocating for the Tibetan people while sharing the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide. In this intimate memoir, the Dalai Lama reflects on a lifetime of study, meditation, and service - revealing the personal experiences that have shaped his understanding of compassion, nonviolence, and the pursuit of enlightenment.
Genres: biography, autobiography, spirituality, buddhism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, personal-journey
Setting: Tibet
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
284 pages · Hardcover · HarperOne