Commemorative Book

How can you find noble purpose in your own life? Is it possible to become lastingly happier? And, how can we help our children acquire an internalized mechanism to combat bullying?

These are just some of the questions tackled by the contributors in the Vancouver Dialogues 2006 commemorative program.

The first publication of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, the book offers a mix of prose and academic research, science and spirituality, new ideas, inspiration and hope for humanity. Its articles are authored by some of the most courageous, outspoken and provocative thinkers of our time.

Deepak Chopra offers a Buddha for the World; "Dr. Happiness", Ed Diener, investigates the elusive state of mind that we all seek. Mary Gordon writes about a ground-breaking program that nurtures empathy and compassion, aimed at breaking inter-generational cycles of violence and poor parenting. Philosopher / business leader Peter Koestenbaum considers the presence of polarity and paradox in our world and offers creative and innovative strategies for affecting positive change.

Featuring 17 articles, the book reflects the themes of the Vancouver Dialogues 2006: Nurturing Compassion; Educating the Heart; Happiness & Stress as Determinants of Mental Health; and Connecting for Change: Corporate & Social Leaders in Dialogue. It also includes articles by notable writers including Pico Iyer, Jeffrey Hopkins, Michael Buckley and Victor Chan, who share their personal experiences, poignant moments and insights into a man who is revered around the globe -- Tenzin Gyatso, the X1Vth Dalai Lama.

The book is an engaging volume highlighting alluring photography as well as thoughtful, timely and relevant articles about the world we live in and our role and responsibility in cultivating emotional intelligence for the benefit of all of human kind.

Sales of this publication will benefit the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.