{"product_id":"9781938069659","title":"His Holiness The Dalai Lama: A Message of Spiritual Wisdom","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"I always consider myself as a simple Buddhist monk. I feel that is the real me. I feel that the Dalai Lama as a temporal ruler is a man-made institution. As long as the people accept the Dalai Lama, they will accept me. But being a monk is something which belongs to me. No one can change that.\" \u003c\/b\u003e --His Holiness the Dalai Lama \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn October 2012, the Dalai Lama visited the Kurukulla Center for Buddhist Studies in Medford, Massachusetts and addressed approximately 1,800 residents from this diverse New England community. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo commemorate the one-year anniversary of his Holiness' visit, Comcast NBCUniversal presents \u003ci\u003eHis Holiness The Dalai Lama: A Message of Spiritual Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e to inform readers about the impact he has around the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dalai Lama is a well-known figure, with millions of followers through social media channels, and within all parts of the globe. Yet his history, background, and the scope of his accomplishments often go unnoticed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHis Holiness The Dalai Lama: A Message of Spiritual Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003e explains how the religious leader was first chosen in 1937 and provides an overview of his political and cultural history. It also celebrates the way he brings communities together through a message of peace and nonviolence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded are excerpts from the Dalai Lama’s address to attendees of the Kurukulla Center, discussion questions, a glossary of terms, and select resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the book also features an introduction by Ann Curry of NBC News, as well as her exclusive interview with the Dalai Lama on \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"NBC Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137307066608,"sku":"9781938069659","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938069659_p0.jpg?v=1763663087","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938069659","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}