A review by the_schaef
My Spiritual Journey: Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks by Sofia Stril-Rever, Dalai Lama XIV, Dalai Lama XIV

4.0

Reading this book give insight into one of the great spiritual thinkers of our time. I was impressed with the humanity that the Dalai Lama exhibits, inspite of the great challenges of the Tibetan people under the treatment of the Chinese. He provides an incredible basis for resilience in action and how to live in the present. This is the basis of true leadership. This book is inspiration how we can all strive to develop our own spirituality and move to improve our community through relieving suffering in our neighbors.

The final portion of the book detailed the annexation of Tibet by China, with its struggles and conflicts. While this is important histiry, the author dwelled too long on this section. Irrespective, it showed how even someone as venerated as the Dalai Lama has incredible struggles to overcome.