Book description
The Dalai Lama's message in this book is as renowned as he is
himself: that compassion is essential for individuals and for the
world. This is very much his subject for, when we think of His
Holiness, we immediately think of the compassion he embodies, and to
which he has devoted his entire life.
He suggests we pay close attention to the way we respond to everyone
and to everything around us, and explains how caring for others can be
a profound source of happiness on an individual level, which can then
be extended outward in wider and wider circles.
From here, he goes on to describe basic mistakes (such as hatred
towards others) that lead us into personal turmoil and interpersonal
disruption. Then he asks us to examine the nature of consciousness so
we understand how the transformation of our attitude is possible.
Finally, in typically practical fashion, he suggests how we can
implement compassion in our daily lives, and go on to live with
greater care and concern for all beings.
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, and the Templeton Prize in 2012.
