THE WISDOM OF COMPASSION: STORIES OF REMARKABLE ENCOUNTERS AND TIMELESS INSIGHTS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Dalai Lama XIV,Victor Chan | 272 pages | 26 Mar 2015 | Transworld Publishers Ltd | 9780552169233 | English | London, United Kingdom The Wisdom of Compassion – Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights – Wikipédia Flowing text. Best for. Web, Tablet, Phone, eReader. Content protection. Learn more. Flag as inappropriate. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are. Please follow the detailed Help center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders. Calming the Mind. Gen Lamrimpa. The Dhammapada. Buddha and Glenn Wallis. Fit for God. La Vita M. How to Find Your Mission in Life. Richard N. Beyond Dogma. His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Jesus, Entrepreneur. Laurie Beth Jones. Great Perfection. Dzogchen Rinpoche. Fearless at Work. Michael Carroll. Instructions to the Cook. Rick Fields and Bernie Glassman. Fire Monks. 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It also brings to life poignant accounts of his uncommon encounters with a little beggar girl, a disabled boy in a critical care ward, a man who trains grandmothers to become solar engineers, and many others. The Dalai Lama's wisdom principles revolve around the practical application of compassion. Enhanced by his seven decades of practice and elucidated through captivating anecdotes of his own experiences, they will help readers lead more fulfilling lives. As the Dalai Lama has written many years ago: if you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want yourself to be happy, practice compassion. Additional Product Features Dewey Edition. Leaving intact the Dalai Lama's distinctive English, Chan vividly conveys the world leader's intense curiosity, intelligence, explosive laughter, keen wisdom, and kindness; his account of the Dalai Lama's conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu crackles with energy. Throughout, His Holiness incisively conveys his core teaching that inner transformation is key to alleviating suffering and bringing peace to a violent world. He also listens intently to innovators who are committed to the same goals. Details provide immediacy; carefully placed background information gives context. These inspiring dialogues communicate His Holiness's worldwide appeal and essential commitment to compassion. Show More Show Less. Victor Chan - Wikipedia And he demonstrates that opening our hearts and minds to others is the surest path to true happiness. The Wisdom of Compassion is an intensely personal portrait of the Dalai Lama. It recounts the story of his friendship with a blind Irishman, how they first met and how in later meetings the Dalai Lama comes to call him his one and only hero. 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Cheryl had a letter of introduction to meet the Dalai Lama to discuss meditation. After answering her questions, the Dalai Lama turned to Victor Chan. Chan asked him if he hated the Chinese. He unhesitatingly replied negatively, explaining that he had forgiven the Chinese and did not blame the Chinese people. Between and , he lived 4 years in Nepal , using Kathmandu as a base to travel to Tibet. In , Chan made his first visit there, traveling 42, kilometers by foot, horse, yak, coracle, truck and bus. After 5 years of research in Europe, he published his guide to Tibet in , a book he presented to the Dalai Lama in London the same year, 22 years after their last meeting. In , Victor Chan asked the Dalai Lama if he could collaborate on a book. For this book, The Wisdom of Forgiveness , originally published in English in , and translated into 14 languages. He grew up in Western atmosphere, but he is Chinese. I always believe in understanding. The Chinese living in America, it is very, very important to have one single Chinese, to have close contact, and a better understanding of Tibetans. Whenever they find opportunities to meet Chinese brothers and sisters showing interest in me and Tibet, to tell them the truth. I'm very happy. Also by Victor Chan , H. See all books by Victor Chan , H. About H. Product Details. Inspired by Your Browsing History. Calming the Fearful Mind. Thich Nhat Hanh. Nancy Wilson Ross. Zen Is Right Here. Shunryu Suzuki. The Pocket Dalai Lama. Dzigar Kongtrul and Helen Berliner. Red Sunshine. Kimberly Allison, M. Bringing Home the Dharma. Jack Kornfield. Insight Dialogue. Gregory Kramer. Touching the Earth. Lessons in Living. Susan L. Lion of Speech. The Buddhist Path. Being Buddha at Work. Bj Gallagher and Franz Metcalf. A Heart on Fire. Charles J. Your Mind Is Your Teacher. Khenpo Gawang. Calming the Mind. Gen Lamrimpa. The Dhammapada. Buddha and Glenn Wallis. Fit for God. La Vita M. How to Find Your Mission in Life. Richard N. Beyond Dogma. His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Jesus, Entrepreneur. Laurie Beth Jones. Great Perfection. Dzogchen Rinpoche. Fearless at Work. Michael Carroll. Instructions to the Cook. Rick Fields and Bernie Glassman. Fire Monks. Colleen Morton Busch. The Wisdom of Compassion is an intensely personal portrait of the Dalai Lama. It recounts the story of his friendship with a blind Irishman, how they first met and how in later meetings the Dalai Lama comes to call him his one and only hero. It also brings to life poignant accounts of his uncommon encounters with a little beggar girl, a disabled boy in a critical care ward, a man who trains grandmothers to become solar engineers, and many others. Enhanced by his seven decades of practice and elucidated through captivating anecdotes of his own experiences, they will help readers lead more fulfilling lives. As the Dalai Lama has written many years ago: if you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want yourself to be happy, practice compassion. Beschreibung des Verlags. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See details for additional description. Skip to main content. About this product. Make an offer:. Stock photo. Brand new: Lowest price The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. See all 2 brand new listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information This is the Dalai Lama at his most human, and most humane, offering rare insight and behind-the-scenes stories about his interactions with remarkable people from all walks of life. The Wisdom of Compassion shows how His Holiness the Dalai Lama approaches the world with playfulness, optimism, and a profound empathy for the suffering of others. Through his own conduct, he shows us the tangible benefits of practicing kindness, forgiveness and compassion. And he demonstrates that opening our hearts and minds to others is the surest path to true happiness. Co-author with him of two essays, he also wrote a guide of pilgrimage to Tibet. He lives in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Victor Chan was born in in Hong Kong which he left at the age of 20 years. He continued his education in Canada and the United States. He performed his graduate studies at the Enrico Fermi Institute [3] of the University of Chicago in the field of particle physics. In , after his studies, Chan traveled to Europe in a van. His route took him to the Netherlands to Turkey , and then through Iran and Afghanistan. In Kabul , they were taken in hostage until the vehicle of hijackers crashed, allowing them to escape. Cheryl had a letter of introduction to meet the Dalai Lama to discuss meditation. After answering her questions, the Dalai Lama turned to Victor Chan. Chan asked him if he hated the Chinese. He unhesitatingly replied negatively, explaining that he had forgiven the Chinese and did not blame the Chinese people. Between and , he lived 4 years in Nepal , using Kathmandu as a base to travel to Tibet. In , Chan made his first visit there, traveling 42, kilometers by foot, horse, yak, coracle, truck and bus.