Tenzin Gyatsho Books

'I want to wish all of you joy-because there is no better gift. Two spiritual masters, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, share their wisdom in this uplifting book. I promise you, it's the best $26 you can spend.' Oprah Winfrey Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships - or, as they would say, because of them - they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create this book as a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our times and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final goodbye.

In their 1998 book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and co-author Howard C. Cutler, M.D., delve into how inner development fosters happiness. In their second collaboration, they tackle a topic that impacts millions: the relationship between work and happiness. The authors seek to answer questions like "Where does work fit into our quest for happiness?" and "How does work satisfaction influence overall life satisfaction?" This engaging book resembles a modern Socratic dialogue, with Cutler posing questions to the Dalai Lama about workplace challenges and rewards. They discuss themes such as work and identity, financial gain, the Buddhist idea of "right livelihood," and how to transform dissatisfaction at work. Initially, the insights may seem straightforward, but the Dalai Lama's profound wisdom shines through upon deeper reflection. He emphasizes that fundamental human values—kindness, tolerance, compassion, honesty, and forgiveness—are essential for happiness. Through clear examples, he demonstrates how applying these qualities to work-related issues can help navigate difficult situations. Acknowledging that not all challenges can be resolved, the Dalai Lama offers practical advice. The authors advocate for balance and self-awareness, cautioning against relying solely on work for fulfillment.

Bundel artikelen en voordrachten van de spiritueel en politiek leider van Tibet.