The Wisdom of Forgiveness - The Dalai Lama and Victor Chan

In these days the Dalai Lama has become an international icon. The fact that he is the Leader of the Tibetian people, that he is the most recognizable symbol of Buddhism, is of less importance to the public. In the western he comes as part ascetic superstar and part cuddly panda bear. In 2003 he gave a 4-day teaching to sell-out crowds in New York, the marquee over the entrance proclaimed: On stage: The Dalai Lama. Comming soon

In a world where peace is indefinable and compassion is in short supply, Dalai Lama is an oasis in the desert.

For decades, he has been the spiritual and temporal leader of the exiled Tibetian People, as well as the most familiar symbol of Buddhism in the world.

An mysterious figure, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate with a lighthearted streak and an irresistible laugh. But that’s not why he gained he has gained superstar status in the West, or why his public appearances around the globe sell out in minutes.

He is not afraid to buck popular opinion when expressing his beliefs about the importance of compassion for all, including Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

The book invites readers to come along on the trip of a lifetime, as Chan chronicles nearly three decades travelling the world with the Dalai Lama. From the war-torn Ireland to Eastern Europe, through Indian holy sites and the Dalai Lama’s grave illness, Chan had unprecedented access to his daily routine and private quarters, as well as his visits with bombing victims and dignitaries like Czech president Caclav Havel and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Chan documents the entire amazing journey.

Although the book is filled with many intimate experiences and conversations that bring this holy man into vivid view, its most beautiful aspect is the relationship between Chan and the Dalai Lama.