by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 1985
In the wake of his escape from Tibet, a young Dalai Lama distills centuries of Buddhist wisdom into a accessible primer. Blending scriptural knowledge with personal insight, he unveils the core tenets of his faith - from the nature of the self to the path of liberation. As he navigates his own dislocation, the Dalai Lama's words offer a beacon of clarity for all seeking meaning in times of upheaval.
Genres: philosophy, religion, non-fiction, spirituality, buddhism
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-insight
Setting: China, Tibet
143 pages · Paperback · Wisdom Pubns