A personal view of the relationship between science and religion explains how the two fields can work together to alleviate human suffering, arguing that we need to see and understand the connections between science and faith and that such enlightenment holds the key to achieving peace both within o[...]

The author pays tribute to the life of the fourteenth Dalai Lama by capturing the beauty of Tibetan culture and the charm, talent, and vision of the spiritual figure, in simple language and beautiful illustrations.[...]

Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillmentAt their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between the Dalai Lama, one of the world's revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman, whose groundbreaking wo[...]

In this timely, highly original, and controversial narrative, "New York Times "bestselling author Mark Kurlansky discusses nonviolence as a distinct entity, a course of action, rather than a mere state of mind. Nonviolence can and should be a technique for overcoming social injustice and ending wars[...]

Addressing deep spiritual concerns by asking key questions such as "How can we end our suffering? How can we become truly compassionate? "and "Does the potential for happiness lie in our own hands?," this collection of meditative dialogues by the Dalai Lama expands and illuminates the Four Noble Tru[...]

Alongside the epistles of Paul in the New Testament are short letters of four unknown early Christian writers, James, Peter, John and Jude. Those of Peter were composed in excellent Greek, James emphasizes the need for good works and Peter berates false prophets. With an introduction by the Dalai La[...]

Assisted by a foreword by actor Richard Gere, the Tibetan leader and winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize explains in concise but lucid detail every facet of Tibetan Buddhism, addressing not only practicing Buddhists but readers interested in Eastern religion. IP.[...]

Reflecting on the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, the Dalai Lama describes the twelve links of dependent-arising based on the Wheel of Life, discussing how humankind has become trapped in a prison of suffering and selfishness and how to transform one's prison into a source of help and happiness f[...]