The Wisdom of Compassion, H. H. Dalai Lama
The Wisdom of Compassion, H. H. Dalai Lama
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The Wisdom of Compassion
Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights

Author: H. H. Dalai Lama, Victor Chan

Narrator: Rich Orlow

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 12/27/2012


Synopsis

The Wisdom of Compassion offers rare insights into the Dalai Lama’s life and his efforts to translate compassion into action through deeply engaging, behind-the-scene stories about his interactions with remarkable people from all walks of life.

This is the Dalai Lama at his most human, and most humane. We see how he approaches the world with playfulness, optimism, and a profound empathy for the suffering of others. Through his own conduct, he shows us the tangible benefits of practicing kindness, forgiveness and compassion. And he demonstrates that opening our hearts and minds to others is the surest path to true happiness.

The Wisdom of Compassion is an intensely personal portrait of the Dalai Lama. It recounts the story of his friendship with a blind Irishman, how they first met and how in later meetings the Dalai Lama comes to call him his one and only hero. It explores the Dalai Lama’s collaboration with a neuroscientist and how it results in significant discoveries about the human brain. It also brings to life poignant accounts of his uncommon encounters with a little beggar girl, a disabled boy in a critical care ward, a man who trains grandmothers to become solar engineers, and many others.

The Dalai Lama’s wisdom principles revolve around the practical application of compassion. Enhanced by his seven decades of practice and elucidated through captivating anecdotes of his own experiences, they will help readers lead more fulfilling lives. As the Dalai Lama has written many years ago: if you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want yourself to be happy, practice compassion.

About The Author

Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. His tireless efforts on behalf of human rights and world peace have brought him international recognition. He is the recipient of the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Human Rights Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2006, His Holiness was recognized with Honorary Citizenship by the Governor General of Canada.Victor Chan is the author of Tibet Handbook: A Pilgrimage Guide. Together with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he coauthored The Wisdom of Forgiveness: Intimate Conversations and Journeys. In 2005 he founded the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education in Vancouver with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.Rich Orlow is a Golden Earphones Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actor with over 70 narrated titles. Rich has voiced countless commercials, video games, animations, and industrial projects. He has also acted on television and performed off Broadway, including a one-man show of Fahrenheit 451 for the American Place Theatre.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Diane on May 09, 2013

This book was not what I was looking for. Parts of it were interesting, like learning about nonprofit organizations and humanitarian efforts. But I would have been better off reading a book actually written by the Dalai Lama and not someone that choose to include so much unnecessary detail (I don't......more

Goodreads review by Irene on July 28, 2015

This is the book that started my obsession with the Dalai Lama. It's unfortunate that the author did not do too well in the fluency of his writing, but the essence of the Dalai Lama and what he stands for can clearly be felt. The author also introduces too many characters in a way that makes it diff......more

Goodreads review by Sabine on May 26, 2013

This, just as the first book by this author (Wisdom of Forgiveness) is breathtaking, you can feel the warmth and authenticity of the Dalai Lama as if he were there in front of you. The stories told on the various humanitarian projects are amazing, motivating and also very humbling and made you truly......more

Goodreads review by Patti on March 06, 2014

It is always good to hear what the Dalai Lama has to say. The message comes through as a heartbeat on all the pages. A warm-hearted attitude will provide the happiest life. Women have a special obligation to promote it, and we all need to focus especially on children.......more

Goodreads review by Summer on June 16, 2013

Plus: Profound and thought provoking teachings and philosophies, exciting and fascinating characters (Tutu, catholic and protestant religious leaders from north Ireland, Murray Gell-Mann, Sir Ken Robinson, Eckhart Tolle, Aaron Beck, Sir Fazle Hasn Abed, the founder of BRAC, the Bangladesh Rural Advan......more