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His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 100 Anecdotes by Arthy Muthanna Nainy

His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 100 Anecdotes

Arthy Muthanna Nainy

Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd · Print & ebook · December 6, 2022

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Cultural Heritage LivesReligious BiographiesYA Buddhism
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Who it’s for
A portrait of the Dalai Lama through lesser-known incidents, trivia, teachings, and illustrations.
Themes
The Dalai Lama’s life, Spiritual teachings and philosophy, Hope for the oppressed
Genres
Religious Biographies, YA Buddhism, Cultural Heritage Lives

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About this book

An accessible introduction for young people to the Dalai Lama. On July 6, 1935, a mischievous boy was born in a remote village in Tibet, who, at the age of two, was recognized as the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. His eventful boyhood in Lhasa, thrilling escape to India and subsequent exile in Dharamsala, captured the imagination of thousands. With an endearing smile and childish humor, he has become a symbol of optimism and hope for the oppressed.

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Tracing his life through 100 lesser-known and inspiring incidents, unusual trivia, and gorgeous illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book explores the Dalai Lama's vision, teachings, and philosophies. His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 100 Anecdotes is a classic tribute and a collectible edition that celebrates the various facets of an extraordinary spiritual leader from his birth through his eighty-seventh birthday.

Dalai Lama Anecdotes

A portrait of the Dalai Lama through lesser-known incidents, trivia, teachings, and illustrations.

Come here for

  • Lesser-known incidents and unusual trivia from the Dalai Lama’s life
  • His vision, teachings, and philosophies

Expect

  • Life coverage from birth through his eighty-seventh birthday
  • An accessible introduction for young people

Where it sits

YA Buddhism74%
Religious Biographies54%
Cultural Heritage Lives32%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Cultural Heritage Lives
  • Religious Biographies
  • YA Buddhism
Authors
Arthy Muthanna Nainy
Publisher
Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
Published
December 6, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The Dalai Lama’s life · Spiritual teachings and philosophy · Hope for the oppressed
Reading lane
Cultural Heritage Lives