A call for revolution : a vision for the future / written by Sofia Stril-Rever from private conversations with His Holiness ; English translation by Georgia de Chamberet & Natasha Lehrer.

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A call for revolution : a vision for the future / written by Sofia Stril-Rever from private conversations with His Holiness ; English translation by Georgia de Chamberet & Natasha Lehrer.

At head of title: The DALAI LAMA and Sofia Stril-Rever

Author:

Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935-

Additional Author(s):

Stril-Rever, Sofia,

Chamberet, Georgia de,

Lehrer, Natasha,

ISBN:

9780062866455

0062866451

Edition:

First William Morrow hardcover edition.

Publication Info:

New York, N.Y. :

Description:

120 pages ; 19 cm

Contents:

I believe in you. The European Union, a model for world peace ; Berlin, November 1989: youth, peace and democracy ; Topple the remaining Walls of Shame ; War, a complete anachronism -- Rebels for peace. Be the solution-finding generation ; I have adopted the motto 'Freedom, equality, fraternity' ; The revolutions of the past have not transformed the human spirit -- Bring on the revolution of compassion. Now is the time for compassion ; I have a dream: women will become national leaders ; Acknowledging the failure of all religions ; Collective intelligence and compassion ; Egotism is against nature -- What can you do for the world? Practise compassion like an Olympian ; A universal responsibility ; Urgency alert! -- The world of compassion exists. Epilogue by Sofia Stril-Rever ; The Dali Lama's revolution ; To exist is to coexist ; The Revolution of Compassion has dawned -- The charter of universal responsibility.

Summary:

"This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message The Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution. Are we ready to hear it? Are we ready to act?" -- Publisher annotation.

Subject(s):

Compassion -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.

Religious life -- Buddhism.

Social change -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.

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A Landmark Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Are we ready to hear it? Are we ready to act?

I call on you to confront the challenges of our era by rising up and embarking upon a revolution that has no precedent in human history

This eloquent, urgent manifesto is possibly the most important message the Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than A CALL FOR REVOLUTION.

Author Notes

The exiled 14th Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935 to a peasant family living in a former Tibetan village. He was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous spiritual leader of his nation at the age of two and enthroned on February 22, 1940. In 1959 he and 100,000 followers fled the country following a failed revolt against the Communist Chinese forces that had occupied Tibet for almost a decade.

Since that time, the Dalai Lama has met with numerous world leaders and U. N. officials in a tireless effort to free his country and preserve the traditional Tibetan way of life. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and has been awarded honorary citizenships by many international cities and countries, as well as multiple honorary degrees and human rights awards. In 2007 the Dalai Lama received the United States Congressional Gold Medal. He has written many books and lectures around the world. His book, My Spiritual Journey, made the iBooks bestseller list in 2016. He is the author of the best seller, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, with the Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

This impassioned book from the Dalai Lama, co-written with his interpreter, Sanskrit expert Stril-Rever, is a vociferous call for the youth of the world to take more concern for and control of the planet's destiny. The set-up and source material of the book come out of a conversation the Dalai Lama had in 2017 with four young French visitors he received in Dharamsala, India. The book calls for a revolution of compassion, which the Dalai Lama advocates for by invoking the neurology behind compassion combined with the central Buddhist insight of the interdependence of all living beings. Compassion, he says, could end the "endemic poverty" that plagues the world, which he cites as the most pressing daily ill for the majority of the globe. He also argues (surprisingly and almost in passing) that religion has failed to improve humanity ("None has succeeded in creating a better human being")-a significant assertion for a spiritual leader and one that will speak to the young people this volume is aimed at. Instead, he writes, it is people who create better versions of themselves. This slender volume is an excellent introduction for those unfamiliar with the Dalai Lama's simple-seeming teachings for improving a complex, globally interconnected world. Agent: Marleen Seegers, 2 Seas. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

This book is a collection of near monologues from the Dalai Lama. In it, he gives a dire warning about the state of the world. Humanity's wars, fantaticism, and disregard for the health of the planet will lead to our destruction if we do not do something. But he also offers hope and talks of his faith faith that the current generation can change the course of history. He encourages readers to begin with inner compassion, seeing the connectedness of all humanity and then moving outward to love and serve others. Drawing on his deep interest in science and the French Revolution, the Dalai Lama does not rely on organized religion to move us forward but rather relies on the idea that compassion is healthier for all. An extremely quick read, and a fascinating one, this is a good example of generational knowledge being passed down: a global leader encourages young people to rebel in the cause of peace.--Christine Engel Copyright 2018 Booklist

Library Journal Review

This concise book is the spiritually revered 14th Dalai Lama's appeal to youth for progressive change on an interconnected planet and features coauthor Stril-Rever (My Spiritual Autobiography). The 1989 Noble Peace Prize winner calls on young people for a "revolution that has no precedent in human history." The book centers on the need to cultivate a "revolution of compassion" to resolve the current issues afflicting society, from global warming to the rise of divisive geopolitics, and explains that selfishness, violence, greed, and opposing politics are threatening the very future of life on Earth. His Holiness has grown increasingly convinced that the current generation has the capability to transform the future into an era of "peace and dialog" and find the solutions to all kinds of problems. Written from a Buddhist perspective, this call to action contains a simplified message without a religious connotation. VERDICT For anyone seeking reflections on the social issues challenging the human condition and inspiration for how to attempt to resolve them.-Gary Medina, El Camino Coll., Torrance, CA © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

1 I Believe In You	p. 1
The European Union, a model for world peace	p. 8
Berlin, November 1989: youth, peace and democracy	p. 12
Topple the remaining Walls of Shame	p. 15
War, a complete anachronism	p. 20
2 Rebels For Peace	p. 27
Be the solution-finding generation	p. 32
I have adopted the motto 'Freedom, equality, fraternity'	p. 36
The revolutions of the past have not transformed the human spirit	p. 40
3 Bring On The Revolution Of Compassion	p. 47
Now is the time for compassion	p. 50
I have a dream: women will become national leaders	p. 54
Acknowledging the failure of all religions	p. 58
Collective intelligence and compassion	p. 60
Egotism is against nature	p. 65
4 What Can You Do For The World?	p. 73
Practise compassion like an Olympian	p. 76
A universal responsibility	p. 82
Urgency alert!	p. 86
5 The World of Compassion Exists	p. 91
Epilogue by Sofia Stril-Rever	p. 93
The Dalai Lama's revolution	p. 95
To exist is to coexist	p. 98
The Revolution of Compassion has dawned	p. 105
The Charter Of Universal Responsibility	p. 111
End Notes	p. 117

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