These vivid, lively dialogues give the reader a glimpse into the depths of the nature of suffering, compassion, and liberation. For three days in October 1989, Southern California , The Dalai Lama and the Seven Contributors , Highly Qualified Psychologists , discussed the pain points of our time - the Vietnam War and its consequences Teacher-student relationship , Destruction of the environment , The Role of Women , Domestic violence and other. This wide and at the same time very specific exchange of views establishes the connection between personal and general interests, teaches us how to exist, think and act in this world, maintaining peace of mind and deep understanding. The 14th Dalai Lama is the religious and political leader of Tibet. He is the author of many books, including My Tibet, Freedom in Exile, Kindness, Clarity and Intuition. Daniel Golman, Steven Levin, Gene Shinoda Bowlen, Daniel Brown, Jack Engler, Margaret Brenman-Gibson, and Joanna Macy are well-known psychotherapists and professionals whose job is to help people.