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In this elegant self-portrait, the world's most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama's most accessible and intimate book, My Spiritual Journey is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism--perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. The Dalai Lama's riveting, deeply insightful meditations on life will resonate strongly with readers of Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, or the His Holiness's own The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium.

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In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey, the Dalai Lama s immense hope and good humor shine throughout. --Organic Spa Magazine

An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times. --New Age Retailer

Readers both well versed in and new to the Dalai Lama's teachings will make invaluable discoveries as the Dalai Lama emphasizes our common humanity, our interdependence, and the need for us to 'cultivate a greater sense of universal responsibility.' --Booklist An intriguing portrait of the Tibetan spiritual leader. --Los Angeles Times 'Spirituality' may be the most nebulous word in the English language, but My Spiritual Journey provides a definition that both devotee and atheist might approve: 'the full blossoming of human values that is essential for the good of all.' --The Washington Post This gathering of insights on a variety of topics should ...please the Dalai Lama's English-speaking adherents. --Library Journal In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey, ... the Dalai Lama's immense hope and good humor shine throughout. --Organic Spa Magazine An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times. --New Age Retailer When a spiritual leader banned from a small Asian nation galvanizes a worldwide following, attention must be paid. Reading My Spiritual Journey is an alternately inspiring, fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful way to do just that. --AARP The Magazine Readers both well versed in and new to the Dalai Lama s teachings will make invaluable discoveries as the Dalai Lama emphasizes our common humanity, our interdependence, and the need for us to cultivate a greater sense of universal responsibility. --Booklist This gathering of insights on a variety of topics should ...please the Dalai Lama s English-speaking adherents. --Library Journal An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times. --New Age Retailer In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey, the Dalai Lama s immense hope and good humor shine throughout. --Organic Spa Magazine An intriguing portrait of the Tibetan spiritual leader. --Los Angeles Times Spirituality may be the most nebulous word in the English language, but My Spiritual Journey provides a definition that both devotee and atheist might approve: the full blossoming of human values that is essential for the good of all. --The Washington Post When a spiritual leader banned from a small Asian nation galvanizes a worldwide following, attention must be paid. Reading My Spiritual Journey is an alternately inspiring, fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful way to do just that. --AARP The Magazine

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His Holiness the Fourteenth DALAI LAMA, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and of Tibetan Buddhism. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. He is the author of, among many other books, the international bestseller An Appeal to the World and the New York Times bestseller The Book of Joy, which he coauthored with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He lives in exile in Dharamsala, India.

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