The Wisdom Of Compassion

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The Wisdom of Compassion offers rare insights into the Dalai Lamas life as he interacts with remarkable people from all walks of life. In these deeply engaging behind-the-scenes stories we see not only the Dalai Lama at his most human, & most humane, but also the way he approaches the world with humour & optimism. As he empathizes with those who are suffering, & demonstrates the tangible benefits of practising forgiveness & compassion, the Dalai Lama reveals the many lessons he has learned, including how: * His collaborations with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, teachers & students from around the world have taught him how to educate the heart; * His inspiring friendship with a blind Irishman, the only person he calls his hero, has taught him how one can overcome adversity; * Through his encounters with illiterate grandmothers learning how to harness solar power for their communities, a beggar girl, & his soulmate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, he has discovered how compassion can be translated into action. Enhanced by the Dalai Lamas seven decades of practice & illuminated through captivating anecdotes, The Wisdom of Compassion can help readers to lead more fulfilling lives. The Dalai Lama also shows how, when we open our hearts & minds to others, we are on the surest path to true happiness.