His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, offers simple, practical advice on how we can bring more love and compassion into our lives. With his down-to-earth approach, he shows us how to truly accept others and how we can transform disturbing emotions such as anger, into love, joy and peace of mind.
Words of inspiration from one of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders.

The Dalai Lama's Book of Love and Compassion, Dalai Lama, Thorsons, Pocket, 125 pages, $8.95

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.