An Appeal to the World, Dalai Lama
An Appeal to the World, Dalai Lama
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An Appeal to the World
The Way to Peace in a Time of Division

Author: Dalai Lama, Franz Alt

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged: 1 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/07/2017


Synopsis

Includes exclusive bonus audio of the voice of the Dalai Lama as coauthor Franz Alt asks about his views on President Trump, the rise of nationalism, the refugee crisis, the climate catastrophe, and more.In this brief, urgent ""appeal to the world,"" His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses our time of division, calling on us to draw upon the innate goodness of our shared humanity to overcome the rancor, mistrust, and divisiveness that threaten world peace and sustainability.  ""I see with ever greater clarity that our spiritual well-being depends not on religion, but on our innate human nature, our natural affinity for goodness, compassion, and caring for others.""—from An Appeal to the WorldAlready a major international bestseller, now available in English for the first time: In An Appeal to the World, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet illuminates the way to peace in our time, arguing for a form of universal ethics that goes beyond religion—values we all share as humans that can help us create unity and peace to heal our world. ""All people are united in the pursuit of happiness and the desire to avoid suffering,"" His Holiness reminds us. ""This is the source of humanity’s greatest achievements."" Our development relies on cooperation, not competition. We need to begin to think and act on ""we humans""—we must stop focusing on what divides us and recognize our commonalities. Without secular ethics—what Albert Schweitzer referred to as ""reverence for life""—we cannot solve all the problems we face.Working with trusted collaborator Franz Alt, the Dalai Lama calls on the better angels of our nature to tackle a wide range of contemporary issues, from war, violence, and intolerance to climate change, global hunger, and materialism. Applying the techniques and teachings of Tibetan Buddhism—from listening and contemplation to meditation and nonviolence—His Holiness provides a roadmap forward.Brief yet profound, An Appeal to the World is an inspiring message of love and optimism that can truly change the world.

About Dalai Lama

One of the best-known global figures, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a powerful symbol of Tibet and its unique civilization. He is an important voice for compassion, and in recognition of his advocacy for world peace and environmental concerns, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He has received numerous other international awards, including the highest civilian honor in the United States, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Since being called upon to assume the leadership of Tibet, he has worked tirelessly for the freedom and dignity of his people. After fleeing into exile in 1959, the Dalai Lama has lived as a stateless Tibetan in India, a country he calls his second home.

About Franz Alt

Franz Alt, Ph.D., is a television journalist and bestselling author. His books have been translated into seventeen languages and have sold more than three million copies worldwide.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Trish on May 23, 2018

Every year about this time I look for a commencement speech or short comment about what we face and how to approach thinking about the world. This year I chose the Dalai Lama’s Appeal to the Worldbecause I saw he had remarks concerning the current President of the United States, DJT, in response to......more

Goodreads review by Sharen on February 18, 2018

Quick, impactful read. The part I loved and read several times...pages 26-28. Education of the heart..yes! It doesn't matter what religion you do or don't believe in. It is about being a good human "...love, compassion, justice, forgiveness, carefulness, tolerance, and peace...social, emotional, and......more

Goodreads review by Tom on January 03, 2018

AN APPEAL TO THE WORLD by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Franz Alt doing the interviews, is a small book with a big message. In less than 100 pages His Holiness shares his latest revelations with the world. His message hopes to convey a “way to peace in a time of division.” For the most part, th......more

Goodreads review by Rubina on March 16, 2018

Published in 2017 when much of the world was rife with divisions, this book consists of a collection of interviews with the Dalai Lama in which His Holiness appealed for us to put all religion aside and instead consider our common humanity, develop our secular ethics and inner values. As human being......more

Goodreads review by Luis on January 15, 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've been pondering the general ideas of Buddhism for YEARS now. I tell myself that I want to read more about the history of this philosophy, but I never decide to sit down and do so. I found this short, quick, easy read to be very profound and timely addressing some......more