14th Dalai Lama

Aravinda Ananthraman

Description

Looking out of his carriage; the Dalai Lama saw people crying with joy. Their Kundun had returned. Born to a family of farmers in a remote corner of Tibet; Lhamo Dhondup; was recognized as the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama at the age of two. He took charge of his country in 1950 when the Chinese invaded Tibet. The rest of his teens were spent in negotiations with the Chinese government. However; as Chinese violence against Tibetans increased; Kundun was forced to flee his native land. His escape over the Himalayas is the stuff of adventure novels. Exiled now in India for over five decades; the Dalai Lama constantly champions Tibet s independence while remaining its greatest spiritual mentor. He received the Nobel Prize in 1989 for his non-violent efforts to gain freedom for his country. Rich in personal anecdotes; this engaging biography shows how Kundun blends spirituality with politics. To the Tibetans; the Dalai Lama is God incarnate. To the world; he is the face of Tibet. To young readers; he can be a living embodiment of the ideals of peace; democracy and freedom.

Sujets

• Children's

Informations

• Publié par: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 2011
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9788184755602
• Langue: English

Extrait

ARAVINDA ANANTHARAMAN

The 14th Dalai Lama BUDDHA OF COMPASSION

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About the Author

Dedication

1: The Chosen One

2: Growing Up as the Dalai Lama

Contents

3: The World on the Other Side of the Mountain

4: An Unusual Friendship

5: Coming of Age

6: The Dragon and the Elephant

7: Escape

8: Beginning Exile

9: A New Era, or So It Seemed

10: Tibet? Dalai Lama!

11: The Past, the Future and the Circle of Life

Trivia Treasury

Acknowledgements

Copyright Page

: I am the history bug. Watch out for me in this bo ok as I bring to you interesting facts and unusual trivia from the past.

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THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

Aravinda has always loved books and stories and it seemed only natural that when she grew up, she too would write. She has had several jobs in dotcoms and other places. Her longest and most enjoyable stint has however be en with a children’s library called Hippocampus.

Aravinda is part of a small group called Think Tibe t that organizes events to introduce people to the Tibetan community. For Think Tibet, A ravinda set up Lama Mani Books to publish Tibetan stories for children. She has autho red two books,Dorje’s Holiday at the Gyenso KhangandDolma Visits the City(2009).

Aravinda lives in Bangalore with her husband, dog a nd a visiting menagerie of dogs, squirrels, crows and snails.

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