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Seed of Compassion, The: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Illustrator: Bao Luu
Ages: 6+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Kokila/Random House
ISBN: 978-0-525-55514-8
Keywords: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, human values, life story-autobiography
Chosen from an ordinary family in Tibet, the great Buddhist spiritual leader shares his personal journey and ethical values inspired by his mother. Expressive, digital illustrations.