Tales of Dalai Lama

by Pierre Delattre

Book Overview

"Pierre Delattre's joyful book, Tales of a Dalai Lama, records earthbound flights of the spirit, like a bridge over silence. Here is a work of fiction with language simple and beautiful, detailing the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140038760
• ISBN13: 9780140038767
• Release Date: July 1978
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Lovely book

The book was pristine, the order on time, all is well. This is a beautiful little book of stories about the dalai Lama as a boy and young man (fictional) It is a lovely present.

Timeless, entertaining tales of beauty and meaning

This compilation of fanciful tales about the Dalai Lama as a boy are beautifully told, both funny and full of deep meaning. The story of the dancing Kung Fu master would make a short film of surpassing beauty and carry a profound message. For thirty years I have hoped that Pierre DeLattre one day would work with or permit a creative filmmaker to bring this story to the screen. Well choreographed, it would also make a wonderful performance interpreted through dance. In fact, most of these truly classic tales would be perfect for dance or screen. HIGHLY recommended for all ages.

Magic Afoot

This re-issue will serve all readers well who comprehend that a fiction book may be so authentic that if it is not reality, it should be. I have been reading this book yearly since its original issue, and every time I open it, there is a new story. The author was inspired and tapped in to the essence of how the mystic experiences the world, and expressed this experience in a lovely , entertaining manner of laughter and joy.

A modern classic, a perfect marriage of fact and fancy.

First published more than 20 years ago, Tales of a Dalai Lama stands as a modern classic, a perfect marriage of fact and fancy, myth and mirth. Each chapter offers a delightful glimpse into the imagined life of the young Dalai Lama. We follow his progress toward enlightenment, as he discovers that levity in life can be as profound as the universe's deepest secrets. Lots of fun.