My Life and Lives: The Story of a Tibetan Incarnation

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Summary: A journey into the life of a Tibetan Monk
Review: This has to be by far one of the most influencial books I've ever read. It lends insight into a culture and tradition that is very foreign to us in the western world. The anecdotes mixed with Buddhist ideology lends itself to a very readable and personal story while still relating the main precepts of what Buddhism is all about.
His kindness and understanding are by far the most salient aspect of the book, and leads the reader to make judgements about their own practices and daily lives.
For anyone interested in learning more about Buddhism as well as for anyone interested in the plight of Tibet, this is a must read!

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Summary: Tibetan life, lives on in the pages of this book.
Review: This is a brilliant book detailing the very interesting life of the author. It is an autobiography uncluttered by political views, or religious evangelism (as you would expect of a Buddhist author), it serves only the purpose of describing life in Tibet for an Incarnate monk, mostly before the Chinese invasion. It was really a pleasure to read, and frank in every detail. I was left with great respect for the author, who's humble story gives an insight into a way of life that will never be the same again. I have read quite a few books on Tibet and by Tibetan authors and this book is the only autobiography I have read aside from Freedom in Exile by His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

Freedom in Exile is a great book also, but His Holiness the Dalai Lama had a far different life to that of an everyday monk (although Khyongla Rato now, is hardly an 'everyday' monk, but indeed a great scholar). I highly recommend this book.

Rating:
Summary: Tibetan life, lives on in the pages of this book.
Review: This is a brilliant book detailing the very interesting life of the author. It is an autobiography uncluttered by political views, or religious evangelism (as you would expect of a Buddhist author), it serves only the purpose of describing life in Tibet for an Incarnate monk, mostly before the Chinese invasion. It was really a pleasure to read, and frank in every detail. I was left with great respect for the author, who's humble story gives an insight into a way of life that will never be the same again. I have read quite a few books on Tibet and by Tibetan authors and this book is the only autobiography I have read aside from Freedom in Exile by His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

Freedom in Exile is a great book also, but His Holiness the Dalai Lama had a far different life to that of an everyday monk (although Khyongla Rato now, is hardly an 'everyday' monk, but indeed a great scholar). I highly recommend this book.