His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 100 Anecdotes

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By Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy

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Born in 1935 in a remote Tibetan village, the boy who became the fourteenth Dalai Lama was recognised at just two years old. This book traces his remarkable journey through 100 engaging anecdotes, sharing lesser-known moments from his childhood, daring escape to India, and life in exile. With beautiful illustrations and intriguing trivia, it reveals the Dalai Lama's vision, teachings, and philosophies, celebrating his enduring optimism and hope for the oppressed.
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Age range 12+. An accessible introduction for young readers interested in inspirational figures and spirituality.

A book introduces the Dalai Lama's life through 100 anecdotes, from his birth in Tibet to exile in India. It highlights his teachings, philosophies, and impact as a symbol of hope and optimism for the oppressed, with illustrations and lesser-known incidents.

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Age range 12+

An accessible introduction for young people to the Dalai Lama.

On July 6, 1935, a mischievous boy was born in a remote village in Tibet, who, at the age of two, was recognised as the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. His eventful boyhood in Lhasa, thrilling escape to India, and subsequent exile in Dharamsala, captured the imagination of thousands. With an endearing smile and childish humour, he has become a symbol of optimism and hope for the oppressed.

Tracing his life through 100 lesser-known and inspiring incidents, unusual trivia, and gorgeous illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book explores the Dalai Lama's vision, teachings, and philosophies. His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 100 Anecdotes is a classic tribute and a collectible edition that celebrates the various facets of an extraordinary spiritual leader from his birth through his eighty-seventh birthday.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143454984

Publisher: Penguin Random House India

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2022

Country: India

Imprint: Penguin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 112

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Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Arthy Muthanna Singh is a children's writer, freelance journalist, copywriter, editor, and cartoonist. She has authored more than thirty-five books for children. Currently, she is a partner at Syllables27, an outfit that produces books for children on a turnkey basis for publishers and organisations that work with children.

Mamta Nainy is a children's writer, editor, and translator based in New Delhi, whose book A Brush with Indian Art won The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2019 for Best Book (Non-Fiction).