A Simple Path: Basic Buddhist Teachings

Dalai Lama Xiv

ISBN 10: 0007138873 / ISBN 13: 9780007138876

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 2003

About this Item

A four-colour, fully illustrated book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, author of two recent well-received books. It offers an introduction to Buddhism and to the landscape and culture of Tibet. The text, based on lectures on the four noble truths given in London, lays out the fundamentals of the Buddhist path, showing us how we can develop our compassion and find happiness in any situation. The photographs show the context in which this profound teaching developed, from the landscapes and Tibetan people, to scenes of monastery life, prayer wheels and artwork.

Seller Inventory # CIN0007138873G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Simple Path: Basic Buddhist Teachings
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007138873
• ISBN 13: 9780007138876
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A fully illustrated guide to this legendary religious leader and man of peace links dozens of revealing photographs of the Dalai Lama with text of his lectures on the "Four Noble Truths." Reprint.

About the Author

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1989. He is the author of many books about Buddhism. He lives in Dharamsala, India.