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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.