
The Seed of Compassion
Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Francois Chau
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For the first time ever, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood.
One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young listeners begin to see that important lessons are all around us, and that they, too, can grow to truly understand them.
With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universalist teachings of treating one another with compassion. In an increasingly confusing world, The Seed of Compassion offers guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness to it.
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- Bao
- 10-06-22
Simple read, big impact on soul and mind
Loved this short audiobook on compassion done in a way even a young mind can grasp.
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- Laura Purkey
- 03-27-20
Just what we needed in this time of pandemic.
A children's book, but great for adults, too. We all need compassion and can better learn to practice it.
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- Mom of two
- 02-11-21
Objective, informative and easy to listen
The narrator has a pleasant voice and it helps my kids to stay focused on the audio.
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- John A.
- 10-05-22
A great book
A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found this book to be relatable and generally worthwhile to have read. I found great relation with the protagonist and I further highly recommend this book.
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