Why the Dalai Lama Matters - His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet and the World

New York: Atria , 2008. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket (Fine apart from the UK price on the barcode at rear has been crossed out). First edition, First printing. xxiv + 232 pages. 29 illustrations. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an extraordinary example of a life dedicated to peace, non-violence, and unity. The book explores why he has earned the world's love and respect, and how restoring Tibet's autonomy within China is not only possible, but also highly probable. Since the illegal Chinese invasion of Tibet in the 1950's, Tibetans have seen their religion, language, and culture repressed, their ecosystem compromised, and systematic oppression and violence against anyone who professes loyalty to the Dalai Lama. Despite all this, the Dalai Lama has consistently been a voice for peace, offering a Middle-Way approach that has garnered accolades from the Nobel Peace Prize to the US Congessional Gold Medal. Robert Thurman details this approach in five steps that the Chinese leadership can easily accomplish by granting Tibet true autonomy within China, mending relations with the Dalai Lama, and dedicating the Tibetan Plateau as the world's largest environmental preserve. 4. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.