books by Dalai Lama

books by Dalai Lama

books:

Dalai Lama

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler

Riverhead Hardcover, 1998

Best Buddhism book for westerners and beginners
If you are unfamiliar with Buddhism, then this book is a good place to start. Also, if you believe fully in the scientific method, as I do, but are interested in Buddhism, then again, this is probably the best place to start. Instead of overwhelming you with a ...

The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality

Dalai Lama

Broadway, 2006

Answered alot of questions...
As a Western Buddhist follower I've been overcome with a strong fascination in the discipline of science particularly physics. Through a deep introspective of my consciousness and intense meditation I attained deep insight and wisdom answering many questions that ...

Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective

The Dalai Lama

Snow Lion Publications, 1997

Logical and needed in today's world
This book is essential reading for those like myself who have difficulty restraining their anger. Reading this book has allowed me to understand the causes that lead to anger and ultimately, to suffering. At it's deepest level, Healing Anger is about how to get oneself ...

Ethics for the New Millennium

Dalai Lama

Riverhead Trade, 2001

the Dalai Lama transcends factionalism, denominalism
(sorry in advance) anyone who isn't moved by the kindness & compassion; the hopeful sayings of HH the Dalai Lama is either too cynical or not in touch with the needs of our complex/complicated 'society'. His wisdom-compassion for all of humanity (and others), his lack ...

The Tibetan Book of the Dead (The Great Book of Natural Liberation Through Understanding in the Between)

Bantam Books, Inc., 1993

Tibet's gift to the world, presented by Robert Thurman
This book is an atlas. It is a valuable friend that will do more than save your life, it will alter your destiny beyond life as well. It is an essential guidebook for every voyager through life, death and rebirth. Inside are complete instructions to recognize every "in ...

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)

Wisdom Publications, 2005

Great book. : A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE : ALL RELIGIONS
VERY GOOD BOOK. BUDDHAS WORDS FOR TRUE TO END SUFFERING AND ATTAIN PEACE GOOD TRANSLATION A FEW MISTAKES COULD BE BETTER STILL WORTH IT BECAUSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE IT GIVES. GOOD PRINTING I KNOW THE PUBLICATION PERSONALLY RIGHT NEAR MY WORK PLACE IN DAVIS ...

How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life

Dalai Lama

Atria, 2003

IF you want to study Buddhism...
www.fpmt.org The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition has home study courses set up with DVDs, books, transcripts and MP3s of lectures given by true Buddhist teachers. It starts with the basics and takes you step by step through such topics as the ...

How to See Yourself As You Really Are

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Atria, 2007

Great for beginners or anyone
As a beginner in Buddhism, this was the first Buddhist book that I read. Before reading this, I had heard of many ways of Buddhist thought through small online writings, but His Holiness' 'How to See Yourself As You Really Are' truly helped me to gain a more ...

Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of The Dalai Lama

Lama Dalai

HarperOne, 1991

Hearbreaking
Knowing nothing at all about His Holiness The Dalai Lama or Tibet/China relations I was eager to learn more. As a convert from Catholicisim to Buddhism, I was pleased to read that the Dalai Lama considers himself to be just a regular human, who was chosen to fulfill ...

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Thich Nhat Hanh

Bantam, 1992

Enlightening! Mindfulness simply yet thoroughly explained
Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life is an enlightening read! The author does a great job of showing the inextricable connection between the mind, the body, and the environment. Mindfulness is an awareness of our ...

Live in a Better Way: Reflections on Truth, Love, and Happiness

Dalai Lama

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Simply great
Hey, read this book! All stuff from Enlightened beings of every religion, philosophy, social caste, skin colour, etc. such as Dalai Lama, Jesus Christ, Jahve, Osiris, Druids or maybe your silent and smiley neighbour are always a good reason to buy, read, listen, etc. ...

Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation (Shambhala Classics)

Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield

Shambhala, 2001

Simply True
I picked up the pocket version of this book one day and happened to open to the page which talks about the accumulation of material items and the transitory happiness it brings -- how once the novelty of the item has worn off we go about buying more things-- all in ...

Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library Chronicles)

Mark Kurlansky

Modern Library, 2008

Provocative lesson
I picked up this book because I have always been uncomfortable with violence and war in general. I felt that WWII was a just war, for example, but current events less so. Kurlansky does a great job of detailing the futile history of war, and the potent history of ...

The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice

Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 1995

It may change your life...
...for the (very) better!I just wanted to do my bit to put the general rating nearer were it should be. This book will put light, wisdom and happiness in your life... how can anyone rate it below five stars is beyond me! If you love life, you'll love this book ...

Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh

Helena Norberg-Hodge

Sierra Club Books, 1992

Riches to Rags
The first half of *Ancient Futures* will delight and amaze you; the second half will break your heart. In the 1970s, the Ladakhis of Little Tibet were a happy people. They had a sustainable traditional economy based on trade and cooperation - not money. One person's ...