His Holiness The Dalai Lama: A Message of Spiritual Wisdom (Enhanced Edition)

"I always consider myself as a simple Buddhist monk. I feel that is the real me. I feel that the Dalai Lama as a temporal ruler is a man-made institution. As long as the people accept the Dalai Lama, they will accept me. But being a monk is something which belongs to me. No one can change that." --His Holiness the Dalai Lama In October 2012, the Dalai Lama visited the Kurukulla Center for Buddhist Studies in Medford, Massachusetts and addressed approximately 1,800 residents from this diverse New England community. To commemorate the one-year anniversary of his Holiness' visit, Comcast NBCUniversal presents His Holiness The Dalai A Message of Spiritual Wisdom to inform readers about the impact he has around the world. The Dalai Lama is a well-known figure, with millions of followers through social media channels, and within all parts of the globe. Yet his history, background, and the scope of his accomplishments often go unnoticed. His Holiness The Dalai A Message of Spiritual Wisdom explains how the religious leader was first chosen in 1937 and provides an overview of his political and cultural history. It also celebrates the way he brings communities together through a message of peace and nonviolence. Included are excerpts from the Dalai Lamas address to attendees of the Kurukulla Center, discussion questions, a glossary of terms, and select resources. In addition, the book also features an introduction by Ann Curry of NBC News, as well as her exclusive interview with the Dalai Lama on Today . Title Page Introduction VIDEO: A Message from Ann Curry (1:50) Preface Visit to Medford VIDEO: The Dalai Lama Appears at the Kurukulla Center (2:35) Who is the Dalai Lama? A Timeline of Dalai Lamas The Search for the 14th Dalai Lama Invasion and Exile Daily Life Tibetan Buddhism Three Main Commitments Religion and Tibetan Culture AUDIO: Tibetan Monks Chanting (0:53) Buddhism and the Environment Relics Travels of the Dalai Lama Writings, Philosophy, and Politics Choosing the Next Dalai Lama Address by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Kurukulla Address: Video Excerpts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama VIDEO: Human Values (3:25) VIDEO: Religious Harmony (4:32) VIDEO: Common Ground (4:20) VIDEO: Struggle (4:14) Dalai Lama Wisdom Bonus: Ann Curry Interviews the Dalai Lama VIDEO: Ann Curry Interviews the Dalai Lama, Part One (3:40) VIDEO: Ann Curry Interviews the Dalai Lama, Part Two (3:31) Resources Discussion Questions Glossary of Terms Learn More Acknowledgments Credits Introduction by Ann Curry In His Holiness the Dalai Lama: A Message of Spiritual Wisdom readers will learn the history of the religious leader, about his political and cultural journey, and his impact on Tibetan Buddhism worldwide. The free book is centered on an October 2012 visit to Medford, Massachusetts by His Holiness, where he addressed members of this diverse community consisting of varying faiths.