The World of the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is loved and revered by many people everywhere.

He is known throughout the world as an exemplary Buddhist teacher, a world statesman and spokesman for peace, and a tireless campaigner for Tibetan freedom. This text gives an intimate portrait of the Dalai Lama in his various roles, together with the background and history up to the current situation, of Tibet and its people.

In addition the book profiles the Dalai Lama's teaching and provides background to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism.