The Dalai Lama : an extraordinary life
Norman, Alexander2020
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The first authorised biography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 25 years, bringing his unique life fully up to date. The Dalai Lama?s message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. Now, Alexander Norman, acclaimed Oxford-trained scholar of the history of Tibet, delivers the definitive biography?unique, multi-layered, and at times even shocking. The Dalai Lama illuminates an astonishing odyssey from isolated Tibetan village to worldwide standing as spiritual and political leader of one of the world?s most profound and complex cultural traditions. Norman reveals that, while the Dalai Lama has never been comfortable with his political position, he has been a canny player?at one time CIA-backed?who has maneuvered amidst pervasive violence, including placing himself at the center of a dangerous Buddhist schism. Yet even more surprising than the political, Norman convinces, is the Dalai Lama?s astonishing spiritual practice, rooted in magic, vision, and prophecy?details of which are illuminated in this book for the first time. A revelatory life story of one of today?s most radical, charismatic, and beloved world leaders.
Main title:
The Dalai Lama : an extraordinary life / Alexander Norman.
Author:
Norman, Alexander, author
Imprint:
London : Rider, 2020.
Collation:
xxii, 410 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 386-391) and index.
ISBN:
9781846044670 (paperback)9781846044663
Dewey class:
294.3923092B294.3923
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
310159
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 294.3923 BST | Available |