His Holiness: The Fourteenth Dalai Lama (Hb)

His Holiness: The Fourteenth Dalai Lama (Hb) - Hardback captures the Dalai Lama’s journey in India since exile from Tibet in 1959 through the lens of award-winning photographer Raghu Rai. This documentary photography book offers an intimate portrait of one of the twentieth century’s most revered spiritual leaders, bridging faith, resilience, and daily life in exile. Ideal for photography enthusiasts, Tibet historians, and readers seeking calm, insightful stories, the tone is respectful, contemplative, and quietly uplifting. Framed as a visual journey, the book combines Rai’s intimate portraits with archival photographs and historical context to illuminate the Dalai Lama’s life in Dharamsala, his global reach, and the Tibetan diaspora. The narrative moves with a quiet pace from exile scenes to public moments of teaching and cross-cultural dialogue, offering a cohesive, personal chronicle rather than a straightforward timeline. Rai’s documentary approach lets light, gesture, and setting carry meaning, creating a warm, human portrait of His Holiness. The images—ranging from bustling street scenes in India to serene temple spaces—work together with thoughtful captions and notes to invite reflection on faith, leadership, and peace. The book’s structure, combining storytelling with archival material, makes the history accessible and emotionally resonant. Intimate portraits of the Dalai Lama from exile life in India, supported by archival images A rich mix of color and black‑and‑white photography that traces daily life in Dharamsala and beyond Historical notes and captions that contextualize Tibet’s story and the Dalai Lama’s global influence A cohesive visual biography that blends spirituality, leadership, and daily life with reverence A premium hardback edition with high‑quality reproductions that honor Rai’s imagery A thoughtfully sequenced journey that invites reflection and a deeper understanding of exile, resilience, and peace After reading His Holiness: The Fourteenth Dalai Lama, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the Dalai Lama’s resilience, compassion, and global impact. The book invites contemplation on peace, identity, and the power of steadfast belief, leaving a lasting impression of empathy and a richer understanding of Tibet’s story.