The Joy of Living and Dying in Peace is the third volume in the landmark Library of Tibet series. Bringing us closer to the essence of Buddhist teachings, and to his own peerless insight, the Dalai Lama offers his thoughts on achieving a meaningful life and death. At the heart of his eloquent presentation is this lesson: by cultivating compassion, wisdom, and positive thought and action in short, by living a good life we can approach death without fear or regret, and welcome our passage and rebirth.
The Joy of Living and Dying in Peace, H.H. the Dalai Lama, LTWA, 2014, Paperback, 150 pages, $7.50
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern Tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. The world's foremost Buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding , kindness and compassion, respect for the environment, and above all, world peace.
Editor's Preface
Introduction
1. The Awakening Mind
2. Dying in Peace
3. Living with Purpose
4. The Mindful Life
5. Patience
6. Creating Self-Confidence
7. The Mediator's Practice
8. Wisdom
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