Status
Available
Local notes
PB Del
Collection
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Publication
Lost Horse Press (2011), Edition: 1st Lost Horse Press Ed, 160 pages
Description
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 structure of the faith of the Tibetan people as seen through the eyes of the awestruck, funny, and wise Dalai Lama, sometimes old and sometimes young. Here is fiction at its best, sure in its footing, centered in writing as an art, fulfilling its own functions and overcoming its own obstacles, bearing the reader along a path of zen grabbers, belly laughs, and glimpses of enlightenment while experiencing the nobility of faith. --
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
160 p.; 5.75 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member whitewavedarling
Tight and humorous short stories that revolve around a fictional young dalai lama, these are strange and unique journeys into a world far separated from what most of us know. Delattre's writing and ideas are truly delightful, and there are plenty of stories here to treasure and enjoy over and over
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again. The only caveat is to note that Delattre explores religion through humor--for this reader, it was a welcome and unique eye opener that did indeed bring beauty to the Tibetan religion and philosophy, as he meant and noted in his introduction. However, if you're not willing to laugh at yourself and look with curiosity and humor at your own religion or others, this book might at times come across as too baudy or crass for your taste. For my part, though, it was a lovely short journey, full of curiosity and beauty. Show Less
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Pages
160