The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography

A new way of getting to know one of the worlds most beloved spiritual leaders. Featuring a charmingly illustrated format that will appeal to readers of all ages this unique biography is an ideal introduction to the leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile. Born in 1935 to a peasant family in a small village Tenzin Gyatso was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. In 1950 His Holiness assumed full political power when China invade Tibet-a tragedy that forever changed him and shaped his efforts on behalf of world peace for which he was award the Nobel Peace Prize. This graphic novel is an appealing and approachable depiction of the life and personality of an iconic figure. About the Author Tetsu Saiwai is a manga artist from Japan. Throughout his career spanning over twenty years he has published a number of educational mangas with regards to environmental protections and human rights issues. Aside from mangas he is a passionate puppeteer and plans to open a puppet troupe to advocate similar and important themes for humanity. Tetsu lives in the beautiful countryside of Western Japan with his wife and dogs.Tetsu Saiwai is a manga artist from Japan. Throughout his career spanning over twenty years he has published a number of educational mangas with regards to environmental protections and human rights issues. Aside from mangas he is a passionate puppeteer and plans to open a puppet troupe to advocate similar and important themes for humanity. Tetsu lives in the beautiful countryside of Western Japan with his wife and dogs.Tetsu Saiwai is a manga artist from Japan. Throughout his career spanning over twenty years he has published a number of educational mangas with regards to environmental protections and human rights issues. Aside from mangas he is a passionate puppeteer and plans to open a puppet troupe to advocate similar and important themes for humanity. Tetsu lives in the beautiful countryside of Western Japan with his wife and dogs.