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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Kindle Edition

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 688 ratings

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 readers 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, which Bao Luu illustrates beautifully in vibrant color. 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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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and of Tibetan Buddhism. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and the US Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. Born in 1935 to a poor farming family, he was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the 13th Dalai Lama. He has been a passionate advocate for a secular universal approach to cultivating fundamental human values. The Dalai Lama travels extensively, promoting kindness and compassion, interfaith understanding, respect for the environment, and, above all, world peace.

Bao Luu was born in Vietnam and currently lives in the United States. As an artist, he focuses on color and texture in his unique illustrations. He is honored to be illustrating
The Seed of Compassion. Learn more at https://www.behance.net/baoluu.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V65FXYR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kokila (March 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 18654 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 688 ratings

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Customers find the book's message of compassion easy and relatable for readers of all ages. They recommend it for children and adults, as it helps them understand that compassion is a pure message of love. The book is beautifully illustrated with great pictures from a local artist. The storyline is meaningful and a good entry point for children. It's written in simple English by His Holiness.

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11 customers mention "Message"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the message relatable and easy to understand. They say it nurtures the compassion we all have inside us. The book conveys the warmth of H.H. Dalia Lama's message, which is a pure message of love.

"...job of capturing the essence of this story and conveying the warmth His Holiness radiates." Read more

"...The message from HHDL is that of compassion - generally applicable to everyone, including those of any (or no) religion...." Read more

"Nice illustrations and great message." Read more

"...compassion needs to be nurtured with love and commitment to effectively serve humanity especially in these turbulent times...." Read more

9 customers mention "Reading level"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relatable for readers of all ages. It helps them understand that the author was normal as a child despite his condition. Readers appreciate the wisdom and compassion expressed in the book.

"...His Holiness not only helps kids and adults understand he was a normal child despite his great purpose in the world being the Dalai Lama...." Read more

"This book is great for both kids and adults. Nice color illustrations and quality printing...." Read more

"...The book is quite appropriate for children of all ages who seek knowledge or truth for the betterment of all humanity." Read more

"...lovely addition to a child's (or adults) literary collection & powerful seeds wisdom. Beautifully illustrated...." Read more

8 customers mention "Visual quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the visual quality of the book. They say it's beautifully illustrated and made in the U.S. The artwork is from a local artist.

"This book is great for both kids and adults. Nice color illustrations and quality printing...." Read more

"Nice illustrations and great message." Read more

"...to children it's a great entry point with stories of his life and great pictures .It distills to its essence what the Dalai Lama sees as his most..." Read more

"...Beautifully illustrated. Thank you H.H. Dalia Lama & all who contributed to it's manifestation. With Love & the highest Good for All. Amen." Read more

6 customers mention "Storyline"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline meaningful and important. They say it's a great entry point with stories of his life and beautiful pictures.

"...introduce this historical figure to children it's a great entry point with stories of his life and great pictures .It distills to its essence what..." Read more

"...I found the storyline something deeper as an adult to appreciate...." Read more

"...She is inspired by this story and sleeps next to it, and even wrote a letter to His Holiness." Read more

"Wonderful important story and beautiful art." Read more

3 customers mention "Language"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the simple English and beautiful writing style of the book.

"...Well written and the message of compassion is easy and relatable for readers of all ages...." Read more

"...It’s a great book about compassion. It’s written in simple English." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
    I would recommend this book for children as well as adults. His Holiness not only helps kids and adults understand he was a normal child despite his great purpose in the world being the Dalai Lama. Well written and the message of compassion is easy and relatable for readers of all ages. The illustrator did an excellent job of capturing the essence of this story and conveying the warmth His Holiness radiates.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2021
    This book is great for both kids and adults. Nice color illustrations and quality printing. The message from HHDL is that of compassion - generally applicable to everyone, including those of any (or no) religion. Perhaps a little too wordy for the very young kids, but they will like the page with animals inside. A strong recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
    Nice illustrations and great message.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
    The Seed of compassion needs to be nurtured with love and commitment to effectively serve humanity especially in these turbulent times. This book, in a simplistic manner, nurtures that seed of compassion that we are all born with. The book is quite
    appropriate for children of all ages who seek knowledge or truth
    for the betterment of all humanity.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
    Nice book to read with children, calming before bed.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
    I, the adult, thoroughly enjoyed this book. For those wishing to introduce this historical figure to children it's a great entry point with stories of his life and great pictures .It distills to its essence what the Dalai Lama sees as his most important job. A great book for classroom reading for Social Studies topic or for the parent who wishes their child to understand world religions.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
    This is a nice book with good description about the Dalai Lama's childhood and an effective message about sowing the seeds of compassion in our hearts to create a sense of oneness among us all and make the world a better place for us all. My kids and I loved reading this book and plan to read again in few weeks.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020
    A Simple, elegant offering from His Holiness. A lovely addition to a child's (or adults) literary collection & powerful seeds wisdom. Beautifully illustrated. Thank you H.H. Dalia Lama & all who contributed to it's manifestation. With Love & the highest Good for All. Amen.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Lucia Puga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermosa enseñanza sobre la compasión
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 9, 2022
    Es una enseñanza excelente para los niños. Que entiendan la importancia de practicar la compasión hacia los seres vivos.
  • DruLuug
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a wonderful gift idea for anyone
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2022
    It is great for children and adult to read this book to cultivate compassion at early stages or later stages in life to do better or become a better human being. It motivates kindness towards others (all species and environment). Give this as a gift for someone you love and they'll definitely cherish it. It like a gift that keeps on giving. Perfect gift!!!
  • Dmitry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good and kind book
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 8, 2024
    A good and kind book from a true teacher of wisdom! A good way to introduce a child to Buddhism. Beautiful illustrations available.
  • Vandita
    5.0 out of 5 stars lovely
    Reviewed in India on September 27, 2022
    I like the warm tone of the narration, it dispels cynicism and instead of coaching kids to be ruthless achiever’s asks them to focus on their heart by practising compassion.
  • AnnaJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to learn about compassion for children of all religions (or none)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2021
    A story that captivated our children and is really about planting the seeds of compassion rather than a particular religon. Recommended.

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