Dalai Lama, Cath Senker
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Dalai Lama, Cath Senker
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Dalai Lama
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Cath Senker
Summary
RELIGION & BELIEFS: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). In 1937, a vision led the high lamas of Tibet to an old house in the mountains, with a turquoise roof. Here lived 2-year-old Lhamo Dhondrub, who would go on to become the 14th Dalai Lama. But how did this toddler grow into one of the world's most important religious figures? And why has he been forced into exile? The Dalai Lama looks at his extraordinary story, from his education by monks, deep in the Tibetan mountains, to how he became leader of Tibet aged just 15. The Chinese invasion of Tibet, that forced him to flee his homeland, and begin a new life and government in exile in India, is explained, as is the plight of ordinary Tibetans. The Buddhist faith, and exactly what it means to be a Buddhist, is explored, as is the role it plays in the lives of people around the world. Ages 9+
Target audience
juvenile
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Dalai Lama, his life and work
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