Publish Date |
June 08, 2021 |
Category |
Young Adult Nonfiction / Religion / Buddhism Religion / Buddhism |
Price |
$26.95 |
ISBN: 9781614297499
Format: Hardback
Pages: 52
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Published: June 08, 2021
“An extraordinary book about the extraordinary life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that celebrates in the vibrancy of color, the energy and power of nonviolence and compassion. A touching read.”“His Holiness has made the world a better place for he has inspired many of us to reach for the stars and this book is an accurate description of that inspiring life.”“And what an extraordinary life it has been. Inspiring, authentic, moving, and generous. Like hearing the life story of a dear friend around a warm fire. We are transported.”“Rima has brought to life His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s story in a beautiful picture book accessible to readers of all ages. I am sure it will bring joy and inspiration to many.”“The Extraordinary Life of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a beautifully illustrated book detailing the life of the Dalai Lama. With tales from his youth, through his life in exile, all the way to the present day, hearing his journey in his own words is a special treat. The accompanying art is wonderfully matched to each chapter and full of color and detail. A book for all ages.”“Rima Fujita’s The Extraordinary Life of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a lovely take on His Holiness’ remarkable life, filled with Rima’s lush and sweet pictures that touch on key moments of His Holiness’ life. Each picture connects to the heart-touching words of His Holiness himself, very frankly remembering amazing events of his 85-year-long hero’s journey. It is simply marvelous, giving in a concise space a very moving taste of the amazing life of an extraordinary human being. Moving for adults, delightful to children, this vision of the Dalai Lama’s time on earth with us all up to now is a treasure that everyone will love.”“I love the simplicity of this book. It’s a rare opportunity to discover the stories and wishes of His Holiness in his own words. Rima’s art is sublime—filled with compassion and loving-kindness inspired by the legacy of the great master who describes himself as a simple monk and a simple human being.”