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My Spiritual Journey

Dalai Lama

304 Pages

On-Sale Date: 04/10/2011

ISBN: 9780062018090

Trim Size: 5.400in x 8.050in x 0.850in

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Journeys of the heart and spirit and lessons in peace from the Dalai Lama – A memoir on walking a path of compassion and wisdom from one of history’s most profound spiritual leaders

A stunning and unforgettable memoir, My Spiritual Journey opens a window into the gentle heart and wise mind of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This beautifully crafted collection of personal reflections, memories, and teachings invites you to step into the everyday life and spiritual path of one of the world’s most beloved leaders. Each page resounds with the voice of compassion, humility, and unwavering hope that continues to inspire millions around the globe.

Comprehensive in scope and in feeling, this astounding memoir journeys readers through the Dalai Lama’s early memories of childhood in Tibet, moments of exile, and his unwavering commitment to peace despite great adversity. Readers are invited to reflect, through his stories, on their own journeys, finding strength in resilience and joy in kindness. With each recollection, His Holiness illuminates the universal struggles and triumphs of the human heart.

Across these beautifully narrative pages you will find:

Honest stories and heartfelt reflections from the Dalai Lama’s remarkable life
Meditations on forgiveness, gratitude, and living with mindfulness
Wisdom on facing loss, change, and uncertainty with courage
Gentle encouragement for creating a life centered on compassion and service
Insights suitable for all walks of life, whether you are seeking spiritual depth or simply hope

Timeless, accessible, and deeply moving, My Spiritual Journey is more than a personal history; it is a companion for anyone searching for understanding and peace. Allow the Dalai Lama’s words to touch your spirit, igniting gentle transformation and purposeful kindness, both for yourself and the world around you.

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.

Sofia Stril-Rever has coauthored four books with the Dalai Lama (including his My Spiritual Autobiography, translated in some twenty languages). With lawyers of the Paris Bar, international climate experts and renowned scientists, she has initiated the Better We Better World training program (www.betterwebetterworld.org) to tackle environmental and societal challenges with the practices of compassion and universal responsibility, promoted by the Dalai Lama as keys to human survival in the
twenty-first century.

“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