A Lifetime of Wisdom: Essential Writings by and about the Dalai Lama (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781569245736)

Readers who want to appreciate and understand the scope and depth of the Dalai Lama's wisdom must currently select from a variety of books. Now, A Lifetime of Wisdom brings together those writings that, taken together, constitute an essential account of the Dalai Lama's teaching legacy. A thoughtful, inspirational, and beautifully designed and packaged collection of the most essential writings by the Dalai Lama, A Lifetime of Wisdom includes accounts of the Dalai Lama's early days as a child plucked from obscurity to rule over Tibet, his struggles with the Chinese who invaded his country, and his tireless efforts on behalf of human rights and world peace. Readers will come away with a comprehensive sense of the Dalai Lama's fundamental themes, from personal happiness to world peace.

Author: Clint Willis
ISBN-10: 1569245738
ISBN-13: 9781569245736
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Language: English
Published: 06/19/2002
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.05h x 5.99w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/15/2002 pg. 70