by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2022
When the Dalai Lama's personal monk goes missing, the revered spiritual leader embarks on a journey through the Himalayas to find him. Along the way, he dispenses wisdom on finding contentment in the face of life's inevitable sorrows. As the Dalai Lama navigates treacherous mountain paths and encounters colorful locals, he uncovers the simple practices that can transform even the heaviest heart. In the end, the Dalai Lama's search for his missing friend becomes a deeply personal quest to revive his own sense of joy.
Genres: spirituality, 21st-century, buddhism, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-quest
Setting: Himalayas
Period: 21st-century
40 pages · Hardcover · Puffin