Following the success of "The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace," this small format book contains the essence of the Dalai Lama's teaching on life and death. It has heft, but is small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, or briefcase.

The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom (Pocket), the Dalai Lama, Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 400 pages, $10.95

Tenzin Gyamtso, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born on July 6, 1935 in a small village called Takster in northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, His Holiness was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalaia Lama. He was enthroned at the age of five and assumed full political power in 1950. In 1959, His Holiness was forced into exile and has striven ever since for a peaceful solution to the the Sino-Tibetan crisis. He continually promotes his compassionate approach to life struggles, whether personal or global, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

	Contents: The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Wisdom - The Essential Teachings
	Foreword	7
	Preface	9
	Part One: Contentment, Joy and Living Well	11
	Part Two: Facing Death and Dying	37
	Part Three: Dealing with Anger and Emotion	59
	Part Four: Giving and Receiving	93
	Part Five: Transforming the Mind	127
	Part Six: Transforming Through Altruism	149
	Part Seven: Transforming Through Insight	215
	Part Eight: Eight Verses on Transforming the Mind	225
	Part Nine: Compassion - The Basis for Human Happiness	289
	Part Ten: Questions and Answers	339