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  My Land and My People Dalai Lama of Tibet Autobiography
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Make/Author/Artist: Dalai Lama
Details: Soft Cover

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Product Code: LAMA

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My Land and My People : The Original Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet

Reviewer: ah-ling (New York, NY)
I started this book with the thought that I would gain a better sense of the history surrounding the current events in Tibet, where I recently visited. What I didn't anticipate was that the book would generate such strong feelings of compassion and emotion within me.

Read it slowly and allow yourself to fully digest the Dalai Lama's simple but compelling portrayal of the suffering his people have encountered, as well as the incredible courage they displayed- as a testament of their deep devotion to him and their unwavering belief in their most valuable possession: Buddhist religion.

I had to stop every so often and calm the inner turmoil I felt, as I read. While I have deep respect for the Dalai Lama and his own struggle to save his people and religion and to keep the Tibetan story alive, it is truly the Tibetan people who have proved their heroism and strength.

When I read about them surrounding the Potala, armed only with sticks and determination, in order to protect their holy leader, it just overwhelmed me to remember that human struggles of the most basic kind are still occurring and need to be remembered and championed by those of us so far away.

When I was in Tibet, I thought that it would be a tragedy to lose such a rich and vibrant culture but now after reading this, it's even more unimaginable.

There are few cultures that cultivate such inner strength and whose people demonstrate such devotion for what is meaningful to them- I hope Tibetans will find a way to survive the continued oppression of China and that China will soon recognize the value of what they seem intent on destroying.

CONDITION:Softcover, as new but for light wear to edges from shelving! PLUS previous owner drew a line through the price on the back cover. Previous owner name inside front cover.

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