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Books about the Dalai Lama
from Pilgrims Publishing, Varanasi,
India and Pilgrims Book House, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Portrait of a Dalai Lama: The Life and Times
of the Great Thirteenth
by Sir Charles Bell
Read the story of one of Tibet's greatest religious and political
leaders, Thubten Gyatso, the "Great Thirteenth" Dalai
Lama. It is a portrait full of history, stories, facts and figures,
anecdotes and conversation - as chronicled by his English friend,
Sir Charles Bell. Compelling reading.
"Bell was a personal friend of the Dalai Lama and this book
... presents a vivid picture of a powerful yet also humble man
who worked tirelessly for the good of his country. He warded
off political and military onslaughts from China and sought (ultimately
in vain) for support from the outside world. Internally he sought
to introduce radical reforms to Tibetan society. This book concludes
with an account of the discovery and enthronement of the 14th
Dalai Lama." - John Whelpton, Tibet (Clio Press)
Paperback. 414 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 590 g (20.7 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-097-9.
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Ancient Wisdom, Modern World: Ethics for the New Millennium
by the Dalai Lama
At a time and in a culture where science and technology have
taken over from religious belief, when ethics are understood
primarily in terms of aesthetic choice or legality, how are we
to formulate moral principles to guide us in our daily lives?
'All the qualities he proposes are achievable and are things
we could practice daily by showing just a little extra thought
for our fellow beings.' --Spectator
Paperback. 246 pages.
London, Abacus Books, Publisher, 2000.
Weight: 380 g (13.3 oz).
Item No: 0349112541.
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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
by the Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler
In this unique and important book, one of the world's great
spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom and advice on how
we can overcome everyday human problems and achieve lasting happiness.
'An intriguing encounter between East and West.' --Mail
on Sunday
Paperback. 269 pages. Bibliography.
Weight: 320 g (11.2 oz).
Item No: 0340750154.
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Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart
by the Dalai Lama
'We can achieve enlightenment only through the practice of
meditation; without it there is no way we can transform our minds.'
--His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Paperback.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 0002200457.
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Beyond Dogma: The Challenge of the Modern World
by the Dalai Lama
This unique and important book records the vision and beliefs
of one of the greatest men of our time. In a series of wide-ranging
discussions he speaks freely on matters affecting the entire
world and all the individuals who inhabit it, revealing his profound
wisdom and enlightened sense of responsibility as he talks knowledgeably
about the issues as diverse as birth control, the role of the
media and the nature of compassion.
Paperback. 230 pages.
Rupa & Co, New Delhi, 1999.
Weight: 250 g or 8.8 oz.
Item No: 028563318X.
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Commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva
by the Dalai Lama. Translated by Achary Nyima Tsering.
This is one of the most important of Buddhist texts. The commentary
is characterised by its clarity, practicality and profundity
and will be beneficial to Buddhist scholars and general readers
alike.
Paperback.
Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz).
Item No: 818510297X.
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The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness
Compiled and edited by Sidney Piburn. Foreword by Senator
Claiborne Pell.
An anthology of writings by and about the Dalai Lama.
'This is a very important collection... the writings are well
chosen... most highly recommended.' -- Library Journal
'The style with which the editor captured the essence of this
remarkable individual prevails in the excellent choice of material...
the selections have substance, are beautifully written, and cultivate
a rich sense of depth and versatility on themse that range from
an intimate look into his life to his thoughts on an assortment
of current topics.' --The Book Review, A Book-of-the-Month
Club selection.
Paperback. 134 pages. Bibliography.
Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz).
Item No: 8120815122.
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The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom
by the Dalai Lama. Edited by Matthew E. Bunson
This extraordinary collection gives us access to the universal
wisdom expressed in the Dalai Lama's teachings. With poignant
simplicity His Holiness offers his perspectives on such enduring
themes as peace, love, religion, justice and human rights, as
well as the social issues of poverty, cultural discrimination
and the destruction of the environment.
Hardcover.257 pages.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
Item No: 0712671196.
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A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the
Bodhisattva's Way of Life
by the Dalai Lama. Foreword by Tulku Pema Wangyal.
Compassion is the guiding principle of the bodhisattvas, those
who vow to attain enlightenment in order to liberate all sentient
beings from the suffering and confusion of imperfect existence.
To this end, they must renounce all self-centered goals and consider
only the well-being of others. The bodhisattvas are enemies are
the ego, passion, and hatred; their weapons are generosity, patience,
perserverance, and wisdom. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai
Lma is considered to be a living embodiment of this spiritual
idea. In this volume, he explains and amplifies the Mahayana
Buddhist text written by Shantideva, on which this philosophy
is based.
Paperback. 141 pages. Bibliography.
Weight: 190 g (6.7 oz).
Item No: 1569571201.
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The Four Noble Truths
by the Dalai Lama
The Four Noble Truths -- the truth of suffering, the truth
of the origin of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering
and the truth of the path leading to this cessation -- were set
forth in the first sermon the Buddha gave after he was enlightened.
As well as elucidating these teachings, the Dalai Lama also explains
the relationship between relative and absolute compassion.
Paperback.166 pages.
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz).
Item No: 0722535503.
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Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama of Tibet
by the Dalai Lama
In 1938 a two-year-old boy was recognised through a traditional
process of discovery as being the reincarnation of all previous
Dalai Lamas, the spiritual rulers of Tibet. Taken away from his
parents, he was brought up in Lhasa according to a monastic regimen
of rigorous austerity and in almost total isolation.
When aged seven he was enthroned in the 1000-room Potala palace
as the supreme spiritual leader of a nation the size of Western
Europe, with a population of six million. And at fifteen, he
became head of state.
With Tibet under threat from the Communist Chinese, there followed
a traumatic decade during which he became the confidant of both
Chairman Mao and Jawaharlal Nehru as he tried to maintain autonomy
for his people. In 1959, he was finally forced into exile --
followed by over 100,000 destitute refugees. Since then, in the
exile in the Himalayan village of Dharmasala, he has devoted
himself to the plight of his people and to promoting world peace
through an unwavering policy of non-violence.
Here in his own words he describes what it was like to grow up
revered as a deity among his people, reveals his innermost feelings
about his role, and discusses the mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism.
He tells of secret deals struck with the CIA as Tibet continued
to struggle for independence, talks freely of the many world
leaders he has known, and talks of the West's malaise from his
standpoint as a spiritual and temporal figure of world renown.
'A touching book, that arouses great sympathy for its extraordinary
author. --Spectator
'From the supernatural marvels of Shangri-La to the life-and-death
manoeuverings of Realpolitik: an earnest, inspiring, and wholly
captivating tale of spiritual adventure.' --Kirkus Reviews
'An extraordinary story.' --Daily Mail
Paperback. 308 pages. Index.
Weight: 260 g (9.1 oz).
Item No: 034910462X.
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Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective
by the Dalai Lama
In this book the Dalai Lama shows how through the practice
of patience and tolerance we can overcome the obstacles of anger
and hatred. The techniques and methods presented are relevant
not only for Buddhist practioners but for all who seek to improve
themselves.
Paperback. 149 pages.
Weight: 220 g (7.7 oz).
Item No: 1559390735.
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The Heart of Compassion: A Dalai Lama Reader
by the Dalai Lama
This book represents one of the finest collections of the
thoughts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Buddhist preachings
and practices. The emphasis is on how to lead a happy life relying
on Dharma.
Paperback. 168 pages. Bibliography.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 8176210196.
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The Heart of the Buddha's Path
by the Dalai Lama
In this volume the Dalai Lama describes in a clear and simple
style how to bring wisdom and compassion into our daily lives.
He explores the fundamentals of the Buddha's teaching from basic
advice on how to deal with anger and other emotions to the importance
of compassion.
Hardcover. 232 pages.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
Item No: 0722539320.
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Kindness, Clarity, and Insight
by the Dalai Lama. Translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins.
Not limited to Buddhists or to religious believers, the Dalai
Lama's direct, practical message speaks to people everywhere
of the importance of kindness, love and compassion.
Paperback. 232 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 320 g (11.2 oz).
Item No: 8120815130.
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Love, Kindness and Universal Responsibility
by the Dalai Lama
This book reveals the Dalai Lama's philosophy of life, based
on the concept of universal responsibility and reverence for
all living beings.
Paperback. 79 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz).
Item No: 8186230068.
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The Opening of the Wisdom Eye
by the Dalai Lama
'In this one book, H.H. the Dalai Lama has managed to capture
the essence of Tibetan teachings. I highly recommend it as required
reading for any individual that has ever aspired for an enlightened
way of life.' -- Harmon Houghton, Director of the U.S. Tibet
Committee
Paperback. 178 pages. B&W illustrations; colour plates.
Weight: 160 g (5.6 oz).
Item No: 818707521X.
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The Path to Enlightenment: H.H. Dalai Lama
by the Dalai Lama. Edited and translated by Glenn H. Mullin
'For its down-to-earth style and rich spiritual path, this
must rank as one of the finest Buddhist books in English to date.'
-- The Middle Way
'...presented in a practical and understandable form ...
highly recommendable as a practical guide to Tibetan Buddhism.'
-- Quest Magazine
Paperback. 237 pages. Bibliography.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
Item No: 8120815149.
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The Path to Tranquillity: Daily Meditations
by the Dalai Lama
Sayings, prayers and stories drawn from the life and teachings
of one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers. The quotations
brought together here for the first time in the form of daily
reflections, one for each day of the year, reflect the author's
inclusive vision of the world.
'This book is a rich storehouse of eternally valid wisdom and
philosophic guidance and counsel... One emerges from a close
reading of the book... calmed, ennobled and sustained.' --Hindu
Paperback. 415 pages. Index.
Weight: 410 g (14.4 oz).
Item No: 0140277196.
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The Power of Compassion
by the Dalai Lama
Many people have asked the Dalai Lama to address the current
difficulties facing humanity. In these talks given in London
he speaks about a wide range of issues inclding: Bosnia, racial
hatred, gender and environmental protection.
Paperback. 215 pages.
Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz).
Item No: 1855384515.
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Prime Minister Without a Country: An Interview with the Venerable
Samdhong Rinpoche
by Daniel B Haber
Prime Minister Without a Country is a precise and candid
interview with the Dalai Lama's Prime Minister, Ven. Samdhong
Rinpoche. It deals with his approach to his tenure as the first
elected Tibetan Prime Minister, albeit for the refugee Tibetan
Government-in-Exile, at the Dalai Lama's headquarters in Dharamsala,
India. A follower of Mahatma Gandhi and the principles of non-violence
(ahimsa), he speaks very candidly about his views on how future
relations with China should be developed. He also gives his outspoken
views on the future of a Tibetan nation and how an ideal society
should be organised.
This is followed by the Rinpoche's article on the principles
of Buddhist Governance based on the teachings and examples of
the historical Buddha relation to the kings at that time in India,
over two and a half millenia ago. Like the other teachings of
the Buddha, the instructions on Statecraft are just as valid
today in the 21st Century.
The interviewer, Daniel B Haber, is an American expatriate
writer and teacher based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has spent many
years living in the Indian subcontinent and often writes about
Tibetan and Buddhist issues.
Paperback. 102 pages.
Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz).
Item No: 8172232054.
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The Transformed Mind
by the Dalai Lama
This volume examines the nature of the human mind and emphasizes
the need to transform it if we want to lead more fulfilling lives.
Hardcover. 195 pages. Index.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 0670891053.
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Transforming the Mind
by the Dalai Lama
This book presents the Dalai Lama's discourse on the "Eight
Verses on Generating Compassion" (known in Tibetan as "lojong'
or transforming your mind), one of the most profound texts in
the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Written by the 11th century meditator
Langri Thangpa, the "Eight Verses" are referred to
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as one of his main sources of
inspiration. The Dalai Lama shows us in this book how to transform
difficult situations into opportunities for spiritual growth
and gives practical ways to develop positive ways of thinking
and compassion.
Paperback. 168 pages.
Weight: 200 g (7 oz).
Item No: 0722538650.
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The Way to Freedom: Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism
by the Dalai Lama
This is the essential primer on Tibetan Buddhism for
both neophytes and advanced students. Based on a 15th century
text never before translated for a general audience, it is the
revered heart of Tibetan practice, presented here in easy-to-understand
steps by the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual and political
leader.
Paperback. 181 pages.
Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz).
Item No: 0060617225.
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Worlds in Harmony: Dialogues on Compassionate Action
by the Dalai Lama
During three days in October 1989 in Southern California,
the Dalai Lama and seven highly accomplished panelists engaged
one another about criticial issues of our time: inner-city violence,
the Vietnam War and its aftermath, the teacher-student relationship,
environmental destruction, the role of women, and more.
Paperback. 139 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz).
Item No: 8176210277.
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