Who is Tibet’s Exiled Leader? The 14th Dalai Lama
A lovely review of WHO IS TIBET’S EXILED LEADER? THE 14TH DALAI LAMA!
By Teresa Robeson and Illustrated by Angela Poon
This is a wonderful, engaging account of the Dalai Lama’s escape from Tibet in 1959. The Dalai Lama is the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and a prominent figure in the world today. The 14th Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) has been a powerful example standing for peace. He has been instrumental in further disseminating Buddhism in the west. Presented in graphic novel format, this book introduces young people to this important historical figure at a crucial turning point in his life. The book outlines the rising political tensions and dangers unfolding in Tibet when the PLA occupied the region and how the young Dalai Lama responded. Additional interesting cultural information is interspersed throughout the book giving background and context to the story. The final pages contain a timeline of the Dalai Lama’s life and a bibliography…
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