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In recent years, there has been an overwhelming interest in the science of happiness. Happiness is a core, universal human drive, which has opened the door for many to go forward. It's easy to welcome happiness, but life can be messy with other feelings we would really rather avoid. The good news is we are born with a full range of human emotions for a reason. Every emotion carries information we can use to improve our lives, and anyone can do so,...

Over the course of three years, journalist Thomas Laird spent more than sixty hours with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in candid, one-on-one interviews that covered history, science, reincarnation, and Buddhism. Laird brings these meetings to life in rich, vibrant, and monumental work that outlines the essence of thousands of years of civilization, myth, and spirituality. Tibet's story is rich with tradition and filled with promise. It begins with the...

The Tibetan spiritual leader discusses the meaning of truth and the secret to love and happiness, covering such topics as compassion and nonviolence.

"Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in a remote part of Tibet. Although living in exile, he is the beloved traditional and religious leader of millions of Tibetans and has become a global icon of peace, compassion, spiritual living, and nonviolent struggle for justice. The Dalai Lama's My Spiritual Journey brings the world a message: one of suffering, success, and hope. This vivid and moving portrait of...

Draws on stories from the author's own childhood to share universal lessons about peace, compassion, and bringing kindness to the world.

Through practical exercises and personal anecdotes, the revered spiritual leader shows how individuals' compassion can lead to global changes.