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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama recounts episodes from his childhood and shares guidance about kindness and compassion. Born into an ordinary family in Tibet, he was selected to become a Buddhist spiritual leader. His personal journey includes ethical values shaped by his mother. Digital illustrations accompany this account, which brings together memories from his early life and teachings about bringing greater kindness and compassion into the world.

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Themes
Family · History · Kindness · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9780525555148
Language
English
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