Voice for the Voiceless

“In the twilight of his life, the world’s most famous Buddhist monk casts a benign but rueful eye back at the past … As an exponent of universal compassion who deals in prayer and oracles and divination, we might say that it is the Dalai Lama’s business to appeal to the soul and the spirit, and in Voice for the Voiceless he does so with exceptional grace. Even as he describes one bad setback after another, he gives witness to a tradition of almost unearthly sweetness and magnanimity.” – Wall Street Journal

“Voice for the Voiceless is more than a political memoir; it is a declaration of Tibetan identity, nonviolent resistance, and survival … The journey traced in Voice for the Voiceless is remarkable… . . From fleeing Chinese bullets and bombs as a young man to decades later receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his unwavering commitment to nonviolence, the Dalai Lama’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose.” – The Lion’s Roar

“Pulls no punches … If Tibetan identity survives, history will point to [The Dalai Lama] as the key figure in that achievement.” – Council on Foreign Relations

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a powerful symbol of Tibet and its unique civilization. He is an important voice for compassion, and in recognition of his advocacy for world peace and environmental concerns, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He has received numerous other international awards, including the highest civilian honor in the United States, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Since being called upon to assume the leadership of Tibet, he has worked tirelessly for the freedom and dignity of his people. After fleeing into exile in 1959, the Dalai Lama has lived as a stateless Tibetan in India, a country he calls his second home.