Wisdom and inspiration for every day of the year from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world's most beloved spiritual teachers.

The Dalai Lama, a living symbol of holiness and selfless triumph over tribulation, has shared his philosophy of peace with today's turbulent world. Yet rarely do we hear him speak with such directness as in this collection of quotations drawn from his own writings, teachings, and interviews. The Path to Tranquility, a fresh and accessible introduction to his inspirational wisdom, offers words of guidance, compassion and peace that are as down to earth as they are rich in spirit. It covers almost every aspect of human life, secular and religious- happiness, intimacy, loneliness, suffering, anger, and everyday insecurities- with endearing informality, warmth, and practicality.

With a special foreword by His Holiness on the power of meditation and personal responsibility, The Path to Tranquility is a treasure to be returned to- again and again.

Path to Tranquility, Dalai Lama, Read by Robert Thurman, Laurie Anderson and B. D. Wong, Simon & Schuster Audio, 3 CDs, 2.5 hours, $23.50

Tenzin Gyamtso, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born on July 6, 1935 in a small village called Takster in northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, His Holiness was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalaia Lama. He was enthroned at the age of five and assumed full political power in 1950. In 1959, His Holiness was forced into exile and has striven ever since for a peaceful solution to the the Sino-Tibetan crisis. He continually promotes his compassionate approach to life struggles, whether personal or global, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.