Dialogues on Life Today
The discussion between H.H. Dalai Lama and French film writer Jean-claude Carriere covers various problems that confront world civilization today - including terrorism, the population explosion, environmental dangers, and an escalation in random violence. The Dalai Lama exhibits his characteristic warmth and clarity of thought throughout each of these talks, but what the readers will find most valuable is his ability to cut through ot the essence of each issue and offer insightful guidance.

Violence & Compassion, H.H. Dalai Lama with Jean-Claude Carrierre, Doubleday, 210 pages, $10.95

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern Tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. The world's foremost Buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding , kindness and compassion, respect for the environment, and above all, world peace.

Jean-Claude Carriere has worked as a cartoonist, novelist, actor, and director, but more importantly established himself as one of France's foremost screenwriters.