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A Boy Destined to Lead a NationBefore he was a global icon of peace, he was a small boy in a remote village, recognized as the reincarnation of a living god and destined to lead a nation. Plucked from his humble home and enthroned in the majestic Potala Palace, his childhood was one of divine solitude, ancient rituals, and the immense weight of a sacred lineage. But beyond the palace walls, the world was changing, and a formidable power was massing at the borders of his isolated kingdom. Faith Against a Formidable PowerThis is the story of a boy forced to become a man, a spiritual leader compelled to become a political negotiator in the face of Chairman Mao Zedong's advancing army. It is a tale of profound spiritual journeys and stark political realities, exploring: Visions and prophecies from the Nechung Oracle A desperate struggle for autonomy under the infamous Seventeen Point Agreement The profound spiritual practices, like the creation of sand mandalas, that formed the heart of his people When diplomacy failed and resistance turned to warfare, he faced an impossible choice: stay and risk everything, or embark on a perilous escape to save the soul of Tibet. The Journey Beyond the FilmDelving deep into the historical events that inspired Martin Scorsese's cinematic masterpiece, Kundun, this book takes you beyond the frame and into the lived experience of one of history's most extraordinary spiritual journeys. It is an immersive account of faith, invasion, and exile-a powerful chronicle of how a young boy, known as Kundun to his people, began the transformation into the 14th Dalai Lama the world knows today.

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