One Breath at a Time

This volume is a deeply meditative journey that mirrors His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s integrated approach to happiness – where deep wisdom and compassionate action arise together. From foundational practices to the transformation of afflictive emotions, from cultivating inner peace to meeting the challenges of relationships and the modern world, this is a living path towards well-being. The teachings presented here are drawn from His Holiness’s own writings and carefully preserved translations, reflecting his authentic voice and spiritual presence. Exploring compassion, wisdom, emotional healing, and the path to genuine well-being, it is a must-read for anyone seeking to live more deeply and walk gently through the world – with the Dalai Lama as their guide.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Author) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the 14th and current Dalai Lama. In 1959, after the collapse of the Tibetan resistance, the Dalai Lama fled to India where he was active in establishing the Tibetan government in exile and seeking to preserve Tibetan culture and education among the thousands of refugees who accompanied him.A charismatic figure and noted public speaker, His Holiness is the first Dalai Lama to travel to the West. As a result, he has helped spread Buddhism and promote the concepts of universal responsibility, secular ethics, and religious harmonyRajiv Mehrotra (Co-author (with)) Rajiv Mehrotra has been a personal student of the Dalai Lama for more than twenty-five years. He was, till recently, host to one of India's longest running and widely viewed talk shows on public television. He's the secretary and a trustee of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility, established by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has been a judge for the Templeton Prize for Religion and has addressed plenary sessions of the World Economic Forum, which elected him a Global Leader of Tomorrow. His books include The Mind of the Guru, Understanding the Dalai Lama, and Thakur, a biography of the mystic Sri Ramakrishna.