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Title: The Dalai Lama's Book of Love and Compassion by Dalai Lama ISBN: 0-00-712287-X Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

Rating: 3
Summary: Insightful and Basic Spiritual Words
Comment: I found this pocket-size book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to be inspirational and helpful. You do not have to be a Buddhist to understand what the Dalai Lama has written because this is merely a practical guide, and should not be taken as serious literature if you intend to convert or truly understand Buddhism. It offers enlightenment.

There were several good points about this book. However, I did have some disagreements when it came to the Dalai Lama's discussions about particular subjects. He appeared vague and ambiguous. Or probably he was offering the reader to delve deeper within their own faculties to understand his point, if there was one to get at. For one thing, the question and answer format of the book did appear as if it would appeal to the juvenile group.

Overall, his words can appeal universally to readers of all ages looking for a positive outlook in a world that is least than perfect. I recommend this book.

Rating: 3
Summary: Sorry, they can't all be 5-star reviews.
Comment: In the first half of this book, His Holines the Dalai Lama dispenses the simple wisdom so familiar to readers of some of his other texts. Based on a talk given by His Holiness in Great Britain, the first half of the book has all of the easy ebb and flow of any open, honest discussion. It is charming, disarming, and profound.

The second half of the book, however, consists of a series of sometimes esoteric, exclusively Buddhist questions and answers. This Buddhist catechism is undoubtably of great value to Buddhist parents seeking to raise observant Buddhist children. It probably serves well for new converts to Buddhism, also. However, for the rest of us, the second half of the book can quickly become dry and boring.

His holiness has so many great books in print, please do yourself a favor, unless (1) you are seeking to raise good Buddhist children, or (2) thinking of converting, read something else.