by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2011
The Dalai Lama recounts his harrowing escape from Chinese occupation, his decades of exile, and his tireless advocacy for Tibetan independence. Through vivid anecdotes, he illuminates his Buddhist beliefs and how they shape his responses to oppression, violence, and personal hardship. At the heart of his story lies an unwavering commitment to non-violence, compassion, and the preservation of Tibetan culture in the face of a ruthless adversary.
Genres: history, non-fiction, biography-memoir, buddhism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: compassion, non-violence
Setting: China, Tibet
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
224 pages · Hardcover · Interlink Books