Presents a comprehensive biography of the Dalai Lama, and traces his life and works through a collection of interviews with over fifty individuals including his associates and followers, politicians, clerics, and critics.
A biography of the Dalai Lama written by a man who has known the Dalai Lama for three decades as a friend of his father. Describes the Tibetan leader who has become a world figure while Tibet itself is becoming a Chinese province. Discusses his everyday discipline and humanity while he brings a transformative message to the world.