The Seed of Compassion

Literary awards - Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Picture Books (2020).

Witness a momentous occasion as Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama directly addresses children, sharing invaluable lessons of peace and compassion. Through heartwarming stories from his own childhood, this inspiring world leader imparts wisdom that transcends age and time.

Once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup in a quaint village in Tibet, the Dalai Lama's mother served as his initial guide in the path of compassion. Through relatable everyday moments from his early life, young readers come to realize that profound lessons surround us, waiting to be understood and embraced.

With eloquent simplicity, the Dalai Lama imparts his universal teachings of treating one another with boundless compassion, brought to life beautifully by Bao Luu's vibrant illustrations. In a world growing increasingly perplexing, "The Seed of Compassion" serves as a beacon of guidance and encouragement, illuminating the ways we can all infuse our world with more kindness and understanding.