Puffin Lives: 14Th Dalai Lama, The by Aravinda Ananthraman [Paperback]

This biography of the Dalai Lama tells the inspiring story of Lhamo Dhondup, recognized as the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama at the age of two. Taking charge of Tibet in 1950 during the Chinese invasion, his early years were spent negotiating with the Chinese government. However, as violence escalated, he was forced to flee Tibet in a daring escape over the Himalayas. Now exiled in India for over five decades, the Dalai Lama remains a global symbol of peace, advocating for Tibet's independence while serving as its spiritual leader. His dedication to non-violence earned him the Nobel Prize in 1989, and his life embodies the values of peace, democracy, and freedom for readers everywhere.