Tenzin Gyatso: The Early Life of the Dalai Lama

The biography delves into the Dalai Lama's intense education and his rise to power at just fifteen, following the 1950 Chinese invasion. It highlights his remarkable maturity and wisdom, despite his young age, as he navigated the heavy responsibilities of leadership. Through Claude B. Levenson's narrative, enhanced by photographs and personal recollections, readers gain insight into how this Tibetan lama evolved into a global spiritual leader, ultimately recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.