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The book distills complex Buddhist principles—such as compassion, mindfulness, inner peace, and universal responsibility—into simple, practical ideas that can be applied to everyday life. Through Mehrotra’s engaging presentation and the Dalai Lama’s clarity of thought, readers are guided toward a deeper understanding of the self, the nature of suffering, and the path to happiness. The text blends spirituality with real-world relevance, addressing modern challenges like stress, conflict, and materialism while emphasizing the timeless values of kindness and empathy. \u003cem data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eIn My Own Words\u003c\/em\u003e serves as both an introduction to Buddhist thought and a manual for living a more meaningful, balanced, and compassionate life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1992\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eRajiv Mehrotra is an Indian writer, television producer, filmmaker, and spiritual practitioner best known for his close association with the Dalai Lama and his efforts to bring spiritual wisdom to a wider audience. He served for many years as the anchor of the acclaimed television series \u003cem data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eIn Conversation\u003c\/em\u003e, where he interviewed prominent thinkers, leaders, and spiritual figures from around the world. A disciple of the late Swami Ranganathananda of the Ramakrishna Mission, Mehrotra has written and edited several books on spirituality and philosophy, including \u003cem data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eThe Mind of the Guru\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eThakur: A Biography of Ramakrishna\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eConversations with the Dalai Lama\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also the managing trustee of The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 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