The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life

The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life - Paperback

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The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life - Paperback

The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life - Paperback

by Alexander Norman
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Book Overview

by Alexander Norman (Author)

The first definitive biography of the Dalai Lama--a story by turns inspiring, surprising--from an acclaimed Tibetan scholar with exceptional access to his subject

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, multilayered, 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.

Author Biography

ALEXANDER NORMAN has collaborated with the Dalai Lama on several of his best-selling books, including Freedom in Exile and Beyond Religion. He is the author of a critically acclaimed history of the Dalai Lamas, Holder of the White Lotus.

Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 1.4 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: February 23, 2021
ISBN9780358410904
Author Alexander Norman
PublisherMariner Books
GenreBiography and Religion & spirituality
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages448
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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