"His Holiness the Dalai Lama...shares lessons learned from a remarkable life, in turn showing us how to live our own lives with compassion, non-violence and love." --Fellow Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu, author of Made for Goodness

In this elegant self-portrait, the world's most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama's most accessible and intimate book, My Spiritual Journey is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism--perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. The Dalai Lama's riveting, deeply insightful meditations on life will resonate strongly with readers of Pema Chodron, Ram Das, Thich Nhat Hanh, Deepak Chopra, or the His Holiness's own The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium.