One of the best-known global figures, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a powerful symbol of Tibet and its unique civilization. He is an important voice for compassion, and in recognition of his advocacy for world peace and environmental concerns, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He has received numerous other international awards, including the highest civilian honor in the United States, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Since being called upon to assume the leadership of Tibet, he has worked tirelessly for the freedom and dignity of his people. After fleeing into exile in 1959, the Dalai Lama has lived as a stateless Tibetan in India, a country he calls his second home.
Readers both well versed in and new to the Dalai Lama's teachings will make invaluable discoveries as the Dalai Lama emphasizes our common humanity, our interdependence, and the need for us to 'cultivate a greater sense of universal responsibility.' --Booklist An intriguing portrait of the Tibetan spiritual leader. --Los Angeles Times 'Spirituality' may be the most nebulous word in the English language, but My Spiritual Journey provides a definition that both devotee and atheist might approve: 'the full blossoming of human values that is essential for the good of all.' --The Washington Post This gathering of insights on a variety of topics should ...please the Dalai Lama's English-speaking adherents. --Library Journal In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey, ... the Dalai Lama's immense hope and good humor shine throughout. --Organic Spa Magazine An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times. --New Age Retailer When a spiritual leader banned from a small Asian nation galvanizes a worldwide following, attention must be paid. Reading My Spiritual Journey is an alternately inspiring, fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful way to do just that. --AARP The Magazine Readers both well versed in and new to the Dalai Lama s teachings will make invaluable discoveries as the Dalai Lama emphasizes our common humanity, our interdependence, and the need for us to cultivate a greater sense of universal responsibility. --Booklist This gathering of insights on a variety of topics should ...please the Dalai Lama s English-speaking adherents. --Library Journal An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times. --New Age Retailer In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey, the Dalai Lama s immense hope and good humor shine throughout. --Organic Spa Magazine An intriguing portrait of the Tibetan spiritual leader. --Los Angeles Times Spirituality may be the most nebulous word in the English language, but My Spiritual Journey provides a definition that both devotee and atheist might approve: the full blossoming of human values that is essential for the good of all. --The Washington Post When a spiritual leader banned from a small Asian nation galvanizes a worldwide following, attention must be paid. Reading My Spiritual Journey is an alternately inspiring, fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful way to do just that. --AARP The Magazine