His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: "My religion is kindness."
Thubten Chodron has been a Buddhist nun since 1977. A graduate of UCLA, she is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Washington State. She is a popular speaker and author of numerous books, including Buddhism for Beginners.
"I am thrilled to see Searching for the Self. All the volumes in
the Library of Wisdom and Compassion are highly cherished
treasures--they are profound yet easily accessible. Searching for
the Self will help to open your wisdom eye to investigate
emptiness. With that understanding, you can fly in freedom without
grasping at illusory objects."--Geshe Lhakdor, director, Library of
Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala, India
"This seventh volume in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion is
undoubtedly the masterpiece of H. H. the Dalai Lama and Thubten
Chodron. Searching for the Self not only deals with the heart of
the Buddhist view on emptiness, which distinguishes it from the
great monotheistic religions, it also discusses the approaches of
Pali and Chinese Buddhism on the ultimate nature. A brave,
impressive, and convincing presentation toward a theory of
"Buddhist ecumenism," it enables Buddhists worldwide to speak in
one voice about important issues that concern all of us today. At
the same time, it gives non-Buddhists fresh insight into the world
of Buddhist thought and practice."--Dr. Carola Roloff (Bhik?u?i
Jampa Tsedroen), Professor for Buddhism and Dialogue at the Academy
of World Religions of the University of Hamburg
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