Dalai Lama : the revealing life story and his struggle for Tibet : an authorized biography / Mayank Chhaya.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Tauris, 2008.Description: xvi, 342 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations, ports ; 21 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781845117634(pbk)
- 1845117638(pbk)
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Biographies | Davis (Central) Library Biographies | Biographies | B DAL | 1 | Available | T00504298 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, inspires fascination. Longstanding exile, religious leader, accomplished writer and skilful diplomat, his many guises seem only to add to his mystique. This biography depicts the Dalai Lama in the light of his banishment, uncovering the various contexts which have shaped his beliefs, politics and ideals.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-330) and index.
"If Tibet is the stubborn weak link in China's drive for recognition and respect as a world superpower, then the Dalai Lama holds the key to China's ambitions. For this extraordinary individual, who for almost his entire life has been the spiritual leader of his people, holds his country's destiny and with China's prestige-in his hands. But who is Dalai Lama? What is the secret of his allure and his immense moral authority? Instantly recognizable by millions, and with a truly global profile, his personality yet remains elusive. Longstanding exile, religious mentor, accomplished writer and skilful diplomat, his many guises seem only to add to his mystique.
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