The Little Book Of Buddhism

The fantastic new gift edition of the bestselling Little Book of Buddhism

A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope

The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world

He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Discover Buddhism with the world's most revered spiritual leader 
 
This jewel of a book offers the core teachings on Buddhism applicable in daily life from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 
 
This is a classic timeless collection of advice and teachings about the importance of love and compassion, individual responsibility and awareness of the problems in everyday life. 
 
Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, the Dalai Lama’s words have the power to calm and inspire.

Change Your Outlook One Day at a Time

The Little Book of Wisdom

Inspirational quotes from the Dalai Lama to bring inner peace to everyday life.

Happiness lies within you 
 
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention and admiration of the world through his wisdom. This jewel of a book offers some of his most helpful insights on daily living, compassion and inner peace. 
 
A timeless collection of advice and teachings from the world’s most revered spiritual leader, it will guide you through good and troubled times. 
 
Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, the Dalai Lama’s words have the power to calm and inspire.

The Essential Teachings

The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Mysticism

Inspiring quotes, sayings and teachings from the Dalai Lama to bring spiritual guidance to daily life.

Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. Here in this inspirational book are the Dalai Lama’s thoughts on: 
 
The nature and meaning of mysticism 
How we can live lives infused with mystical experience 
How mysticism can result in both personal and social change. 
 
The book consists of four sections that provide an accessible introduction to the Dalai Lama's core teachings on the mystical path: 
 
 
Introduction 
Quotations 
Lecture on mysticism by the Dalai Lama 
Glossary 
 
 
This is a book for fans of His Holiness and anyone interested in developing a rich and meaningful inner life.

The Book of Joy

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.

I want to wish all of you joy—because there is no better gift. Two spiritual masters, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, share their wisdom in this uplifting book. I promise you, it’s the best $26 you can spend.

A wonderful and uplifting book from two inspirational spiritual leaders.

Absolutely incredible - lasting happiness in a changing world.

I read the most amazing book last year called The Book of Joy. It’s the most wonderful book of two old men, with beautiful photographs of them laughing together, just talking about stories about humans and how they’ve been uplifted in their life. It really is the book of Joy. I’d just have to take that [to the desert island] because it would make me smile all the time.

Sue Biggs, Director General of Royal Horticultural Society

An extraordinary read from two global spiritual giants […] The topics they cover, from the nature of true joy to its obstacles, as well as joy-boosting practices, offer a heartfelt and uplifting read, with practical advice on bringing more joy into each day.

Dalai Lama (Author) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Desmond Tutu (Author) The first black Archbishop of Cape Town, Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and was Chair of a group of former world leaders, The Elders, which aims to tackle some of the world's most intractable problems. He helped calm the political crisis in Kenya and regularly spoke out against Mugabe, Israel, the Iraq War and the Burmese junta, but is also noted for his irrepressible sense of humour and deep spirituality. He lived in South Africa and travelled widely. Tutu died on the 26th December 2021, at the age of 90.

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question. 
 
'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA 
 
'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTU 
 
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy. 
 
To celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering? 
 
This book is a gift from two of the most important spiritual figures of our time. Full of love, warmth and hope, The Book of Joy offers us the chance to experience their journey from first embrace to final goodbye.

Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights

The Wisdom of Compassion

A rare and inspiring insight into the Dalai Lama's daily life and his efforts to translate compassion into action around the world.

Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. His tireless efforts on behalf of human rights and world peace have brought him international recognition. He is the recipient of the Wallenberg Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, and a Nobel Peace Prize. 
 
Victor Chan is a trustee and founding director of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Chan has known the Dalai Lama for more than thirty years and coauthored with him The Wisdom of Forgiveness. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Wisdom of Compassion offers rare insights into the Dalai Lama’s life as he interacts with remarkable people from all walks of life. In these deeply engaging behind-the-scenes stories we see not only the Dalai Lama at his most human, and most humane, but also the way he approaches the world with humour and optimism. 
 
As he empathizes with those who are suffering, and demonstrates the tangible benefits of practising forgiveness and compassion, the Dalai Lama reveals the many lessons he has learned, including how 
 
* his collaborations with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, teachers and students from around the world have taught him how to educate the heart; 
 
* his inspiring friendship with a blind Irishman, the only person he calls his hero, has taught him how one can overcome adversity; 
 
* through his encounters with illiterate grandmothers learning how to harness solar power for their communities, a beggar girl, and his soulmate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, he has discovered how compassion can be translated into action. 
 
Enhanced by the Dalai Lama’s seven decades of practice and illuminated through captivating anecdotes, The Wisdom of Compassion can help readers to lead more fulfilling lives. The Dalai Lama also shows how, when we open our hearts and minds to others, we are on the surest path to true happiness.

Ethics for a Whole World

Beyond Religion

The Dalai Lama enters the debate on religion vs atheism

He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politican could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else

A man of great intelligence and charm...(the Dalai Lama) has become the lynch pin of hope for a great many people.

Professor Robert Thurman, author of Infinite Life

This wise, humane book, an original work rather than a collection of talks, is an incisive statement of His Holiness's thinking on ways to bring peace to a suffering world.

An impressive guide for teaching religious tolerance and respect to readers of all ages.

[An] inspiring crystallization of a lifetime of inquiry and reflection.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

In 1999 His Holiness The Dalai Lama published the bestselling Ancient Wisdom: Modern World, which addressed the question of ethics for the new millennium. A decade later, His Holiness enters the contemporary debate about religion vs atheism, and returns to the theme of ethics with a major new work: Beyond Religion: ethics for a whole world. 
 
In this thought-provoking new book he argues that religion is not a necessity for pursuing a spiritual life. Rather, focusing on tolerance and understanding between religions, as well as tolerance and understanding between believers (of any faith) and non-believers is the way forward. The way to achieve such an approach, he proposes, is through a system of secular ethics grounded in a deep appreciation of our common humanity. Aimed particularly at the general reader, Beyond Religion: ethics for a whole world is a modern-day polemic which outlines those ethics he believes should be central to our lives.

Dalai Lama

The Way to a Meaningful Life

'The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world' Time 
 
In his characteristic mix of humour, wisdom and compassion the Dalai Lama shares his basic steps to enlightenment from how to meditate to how to practise wisdom. Combining spiritual teachings and practical advice, His Holiness shows us how to overcome our everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealously, insecurity and counterproductive thinking. 
 
How to Practise is an essential guide to achieving inner calm and compassion, refraining from harm and focusing the mind. It is a wonderful, heartfelt gift for anyone seeking a richer, more fulfilled life.

How To Practise

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A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope

The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world

He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else

A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope

The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world

He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else

A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope

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He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else

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