Understanding the Dalai Lama by Rajiv Mehrotra Chimes "Circling the Sacred Mountain" captures

"Circling the Sacred Mountain" captures not only the physical journey but also the profound inner journey

By offering chapter-by-chapter commentary on this renowned work

and the unhurried rhythms of village life

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Understanding the Dalai Lama by Rajiv Mehrotra Chimes "Circling the Sacred Mountain" capturesHis Holiness The Dalai Lama, the remarkable exiled spiritual and temporal head of Tibet, is a statesman for our troubled times. This collection of 11 essays by scholars, writers, theologians, and others whose lives he has touched represents a broad spectrum of perspectives on this Nobel Peace Prize recipient who is also a living Buddha to six million followers. Included among the contributions are personal reflections by those who have been privileged