Why the Dalai Lama matters : his act of truth as the solution for China, Tibet, and the world /

Explores why the Dalai Lama has earned the world's love and respect, and how restoring Tibet's autonomy within China is not only possible, but also highly probable.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Thurman, Robert A. F.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Hillsboro, Or. : Atria Books ; Beyond Words Pub., [2008]
Edition:	1st Atria Books/Beyond Words hardcover ed.
Subjects:	Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, > Dalai Lama XIV, > 1935- Buddhism > China > Tibet Autonomous Region. Central-local government relations > China > Tibet Autonomous Region. Tibet Autonomous Region (China) > History > Autonomy and independence movements.
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Description
Summary:	Explores why the Dalai Lama has earned the world's love and respect, and how restoring Tibet's autonomy within China is not only possible, but also highly probable.
Physical Description:	xxiv, 231 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231).
ISBN:	9781582702209 (hardcover) 1582702209 (hardcover)