Best Selling Books by The Dalai Lama

STRONGAn affectionate travelogue that conveys not only impressions of everyday life and descriptions of unique Tibetan customs and traditions but brings us Tibetan history, politics, and religion from a fresh, unstudied perspective Despite the determined efforts of the Dalai Lama to publicize the Tibetan cause, for many the people, culture, history, and traditions of this country remain mysterious. Niema Ash was one of the first Westerners to enter the country when its borders were briefly opened, and in this highly absorbing and personal account, she relates with wit, compassion, and sensitivity her encounters with people whose humor, spirituality, and sheer enthusiasm for life have carried them through years of oppression and suffering. This journey into a forbidden kingdom gives a fresh insight into the real heart of Tibet.

Following the massive success of The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler now bring their bestselling message to our working lives. Of the many Dalai Lama titles on sale, The Art of Happiness - written with western psychiatrist Howard Cutler - is by far the biggest bestseller of them all. A huge international success, it has sold over 2 million copies worldwide, with nearly 300,000 of these in the UK alone. Now, this inspirational new book brings the successful East-meets-West pairing together again to provide a practical application of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual values to the world of work. In this wise and practical book, the Dalai Lama shows us how to place our working lives into the context of our lives as a whole. Rather than striving to find a role which suits us, we should allow our work to arise naturally from who we are - and what is most important to us. From here we reach a pathway that can lead us to true life fulfilment and purpose.

The Dalai Lama''s indispensable commentary on a beloved Tibetan Buddhist text--now in the Shambhala Pocket Library series. One of the most beloved of all Buddhist texts, The Way of the Bodhisattva is a practical guide to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. In this commentary on key sections of the text, the Dalai Lama shows how any of us can develop a truly “good heart,” and why aspiring toward the happiness and enlightenment of others is central to any genuinely spiritual path. His Holiness’s profound wisdom—the result of a lifetime of practice and study—shines brilliantly throughout this extraordinary book. This book was previously published with the title For the Benefit of All Beings.

Saving the environment is our collective duty. With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire European continent. In short, climate change can no longer be denied – it threatens our existence on earth. In this inspiring new book, the Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of our time, calls on political decision-makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue. He argues that we all need to stand up for a different and more climate-friendly world, and to allow the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future. From the voice of the beloved world religious leader comes this eye-opening manifesto that empowers the generation of today to step up, take action and protect our world.

The Four Essential Buddhist Texts included in this anthology are The Opening of the Dharma by Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche; Foundation of Buddhist Meditation by Venerable Kalu Rinpoche; The Great Seal of Voidness by the First Panchen Lama and A Key to Madhyamika by His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama. It is hoped that the Publication of this anthology of translated scriptures, all of which are indigenous Tibetan works-by very highly respected scholar-yogis, will further an understanding of the panoramic and trans-sectarian approach of the great Tibetan Buddhist teachers past and present.

Drawing on A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, the Dalai Lama reveals how learning patience and compassion practices is more essential than ever as we navigate an era of extremism and divisiveness All of the world’s major religions emphasize the importance of love, compassion, and tolerance. This is particularly true in the Buddhist traditions, which unanimously state that compassion and love are the foundation of all paths of practice. To cultivate the potential for compassion and love inherent within us, it is crucial to counteract their opposing forces of anger and hatred. In Perfecting Patience, the Dalai Lama shows how, through the practice of patience and tolerance, we can overcome the obstacles of anger and hatred. He bases his discussion on A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, the classic work on the activities of bodhisattvas—those who aspire to attain full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. This book was previously published under the title Healing Anger.

Tantra in Tibet is the first volume in The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series in which the Dalai Lama offers illuminating commentary on Tsongkhapa’s seminal text on Buddhist tantra. It is followed by Volume II: Deity Yoga and Volume III: Yoga Tantra. This revised work describes the differences between the Mahayana and Hinayana streams in the sutra tradition, and between the sutra tradition and that of tantra generally. It includes highly practical and compassionate explanations from H.H. the Dalai Lama on tantra for spiritual development; the first part of the classic Great Exposition of Secret Mantra text; and a supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins on the meaning of emptiness, transformation, and the purpose of the four classes of tantra.

"Be Here includes discussions of the Buddhist concepts of attachment, emptiness, compassion, love, and resentment and how our sense of the past and the future affect our ability to be in the present." --supplied by the publisher.

TWO NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATES. ONE SHARED GOAL. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Kailash Satyarthi open a window to the concept ‘Compassion’, which according is undoubtedly the most significant requirement of our existence. Compassion is no longer a luxury’, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is ‘a necessity if our species is to survive’. Kailash Satyarthi urges us all to consider a flight of compassion as it inspires everyone to free ourselves from the shackles of limitations in order to explore the limitless possibilities of life. In the post-pandemic world, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and children''s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi thrashes out the idea to cultivate compassion and why honest concern for others is the key factor in improving our day-to-day lives. From inequalities to injustice to climate change, the influence of Gandhi to ancient Indian and Tibetan knowledge system, importance of education for children, and the idea of an interconnected world, among others, in The Book of Compassion two globally renowned spiritual and moral leaders reveal their vision for a globalized compassion that promotes freedom, joy and inner peace. Candid, anecdotal and absolutely unputdownable, this book is your perennial source of courage, compassion and wisdom.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama illuminates the highly practical and compassionate use of Tantra for spiritual development in this important classic work. Deity Yoga is the second volume in The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series in which the Dalai Lama offers illuminating commentary on Tsongkhapa’s seminal text on Buddhist tantra. It is preceded by Volume 1: Tantra in Tibet and followed by Volume 3: Yoga Tantra. This revised work describes the profound process of meditation in Action (kriyā) and Performance (caryā) Tantras. Invaluable for anyone who is practicing or is interested in Buddhist tantra, this volume includes a lucid exposition of the meditative techniques of deity yoga from H.H. the Dalai Lama; the second and third chapters of the classic Great Exposition of Secret Mantra text; and a supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins outlining the structure of Action Tantra practices as well as the need for the development of special yogic powers.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama illuminates the highly practical and compassionate use of Tantra for spiritual development in this important classic work. Yoga Tantra is the third volume in The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series in which the Dalai Lama offers illuminating commentary on Tsongkhapa’s seminal text on Buddhist tantra. It is preceded by Volume I: Tantra in Tibet and Volume II: Deity Yoga. This work opens with His Holiness the Dalai Lama presenting the key features of Yoga Tantra then continues with Tsongkhapa’s section of the main text focusing on this class of tantra. This is followed by an overview of the central practices of the five manifest enlightenments and the four seals written by Khaydrub Je (Khaydrub Geleg Palsang), one of Tsongkhapa’s main students and the first in the line of Panchen Lamas. Jeffrey Hopkins concludes the volume with an outline of the steps of Yoga Tantra practice, which is drawn from the Dalai Lama’s, Tsongkhapa’s, and Khaydrub Je’s explanations.

Buddhist philosophy.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is celebrated as Buddhism''s preeminent spiritual master and teacher, embodying the highest aspirations of this rich tradition that is more than 2,500 years old. With both profundity and simplicity, he has carried the nuanced teachings of the Buddha to the far corners of the globe, and in the process has touched and transformed millions of lives. Like the Buddha himself, the Dalai Lama, with his ever-smiling face, reaches out to people in ways that connect to their individual mental dispositions, abilities, and everyday realities. Buddhism, which never seeks to proselytize, has been made accessible by the Dalai Lama to both non-Buddhists and Buddhists alike so that we may all learn from one of the most valuable strands of our shared heritage. This fascinating book brings together extracts from some of His Holiness''s most powerful writings and talks. As he explains the elements of the Buddha''s teachings and the basic practices of meditation, he also engages and reconciles the innovations of modern science with Buddhist perspectives. Ultimately, His Holiness calls for the celebration of diversity and the recognition of interdependence that breeds a sense of Universal Responsibility--which must govern all of our relationships in this increasingly fragmented world. Serving as the perfect introduction to the Dalai Lama''s philosophy, both Buddhist and secular,In My Own Words is just the book for gleaning insights into the mind of one of the world''s greatest spiritual icons.

──全球心靈導師達賴喇嘛✕暢銷繪本作家麥當諾── 撫慰人心的跨界合作 在複雜又紛亂的世界裡， 再微小的良善，都是劃破黑夜的一束光。 從心開始，擁抱彼此。 ★ 聯合國和平大使‧珍古德博士盛讚：「這是我見過最原創、最有趣、最有啟發性的書。」 ★ 【特別收錄】麥當諾給台灣讀者的話 《從心開始》源自一場麥當諾與妻子的非洲之旅。 他們感動於非洲大地的壯闊奇景，也同時看見日益嚴重的生態破壞。 因此麥當諾與同樣推動環境保護不遺餘力的達賴喇嘛， 共同創作出大貓熊與達賴喇嘛這趟發人深省的旅程。 這本書探討的不只是環境議題， 而是在溫暖可愛的圖文中，帶領我們重新檢視內心， 提醒我們擺脫習慣性的過度自我關注以及負面思想， 才能找到真正的平靜與喜悅。 唯有「心」的改變，才能真正讓世界產生改變， 進而讓我們這個大家庭，朝著正確的方向前進。 ＊關於快樂 所有世間的快樂，都源於希望他人快樂； 所有世間的苦惱，都源於追求自己快樂。 ＊關於當下 一年當中，只有兩天什麼事都不能做。 一個叫「昨天」，一個叫「明天」。 ＊關於信仰 不需要去寺廟，不需要複雜的哲理， 「盡可能善待他人」，這總是有可能做到的。 好評推薦 「這本書傳達的信息很明確，令人振奮的話語輔之以迷人的插圖：雖然地球的未來可能很糟糕，但每個人都有能力——也有義務——利用個人力量來幫助拯救它。對於所有年齡層的人來說，這將是一份肯定生命的禮物。」─—《出版者周刊》（Publishers Weekly） 「這是我所見過的最原創、最有趣、最有啟發性的一本書——我不相信還有另一本能與之媲美。尊者的文字和迷人的插圖給人留下了深刻的印象。看完一遍後，我忍不住一遍又一遍地翻閱。它提供了我們關於愛、同情和幽默的生活方式的清晰指引。」──珍古德Jane Goodall博士，國際珍古德教育及保育協會（JGI）暨聯合國和平大使

His Holiness The Dalai Lama''s indispensible advice for achieving wisdom, balance and happiness.

This inspirational new book brings together the Dalai Lama''s teachings on love, peace and compassion, applying the principles of ancient Buddhist thought to contemporary issues.

IN TOWARD A TRUE KINSHIP OF FAITHS, THE DALAI LAMA ALSO EXPLORES WHERE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RELIGIONS CAN BE GENUINELY APPRECIATED INSTEAD OF BECOMING SOURCES OF CONFLICT. CREATING GENUINE HARMONY DOES NOT DEPEND ON ACCEPTING THAT ALL RELIGIONS ARE FUNDAMENTALLY THE SAME OR THAT THEY LEAD TO THE SAME PLACE. MANY FEAR THAT RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF ANOTHER FAITH IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH HAVING DEVOTION TO THE TRUTH OF ONE’S OWN. NEVERTHELESS, THE DALAI LAMA SHOWS HOW A SINCERE BELIEVER CAN, WITH INTEGRITY, BE A PLURALIST IN RELATION TO OTHER RELIGIONS WITHOUT COMPROMISING COMMITMENT TO THE ESSENCE OF THE DOCTRINAL TEACHINGS OF THEIR OWN FAITH. AN ISSUE OF CENTRAL IMPORTANCE FOR THE DALAI LAMA PERSONALLY AND FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD IN GENERAL, TOWARD A TRUE KINSHIP OF FAITHS OFFERS A HOPEFUL YET REALISTIC LOOK AT HOW HUMANITY MUST STEP INTO THE FUTURE. जगभर धार्मिक हिंसेच्या वाढत्या घटनांकडे पाहता धर्माधर्मांमधील संवाद काळाची गरज बनला आहे. परमपूज्य बौध्द धर्मगुरू दलाई लामा अशा धर्मांतर्गत संवादासाठी विशेष प्रयत्नशील आहेत. धर्मांमधील बंधुत्वाची गरज अधोरेखित करताना ते सर्वधर्मीय शिकवणींचा समग्र मागोवा घेतात. या त्यांच्या चिंतनात्मक पुस्तकात सर्व धर्मांमधील एकसूत्रता आणि सहिष्णुतेची शिकवण अधोरेखित होते.

《佛子行三十七頌》為藏傳佛教最重要的入門經典，是六百年前西藏無著賢上師，為學佛者撰寫的菩薩行心要，以精簡扼要的頌文，教導佛子們調伏內心，秉持善心，執守善行。其重要性，是初入佛者必修習，學佛者每日精進的重要著作。 本書集結達賴尊者分別於一九七三年、一九七四與一九八五年，在菩提迦耶聖地傳法之記錄而成。借由殊勝因緣，學習上師的教法，聞授佛法的總義、大乘的教理，期望學佛者如實修行，成為真正的佛弟子。 在戰爭、傷害與天災人禍頻傳的惡劣時代裡，透過尊者講解《佛子行三十七頌》，領會教理、持久修行，將私心轉為慈悲，感受內心的平靜，促使後世安樂。? 出版社 商周出版 (城邦)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama''s One hundred thirteen Inspirational Quotations.