March 13rd / 2025 / 14:00
Launch of the second edition of “A Path to Happiness – for Young Minds” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama”
Join us for the launch of the second edition of A Path to Happiness – for Young Minds by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, edited and illustrated by Christian Jelen.
📅 Wednesday, 12th March
📍 Kyoto Garden, London (a short walk from Earl’s Court / London Book Fair)
⏰ 14:00 – Book launch
☕ 14:30 – Coffee & cake at Daisy Green, Holland Park
This beautifully illustrated book brings the Dalai Lama’s wisdom to a new audience, transforming a documentary by Rajiv Mehrotra (The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama) into a visually engaging guide on happiness, mental training, and compassion.
A must-read for those seeking inner peace and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
📚 Includes a “Test Yourself” section with multiple-choice questions on the teachings.
We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎉
October 1 / 2024 / 9:00 PM
New book out now: “Update democracy!!! A pledge for action and awareness”
More info HERE. Over the past few years, I have experienced a sense of powerlessness while observing the challenges democratic societies face globally. As my concerns deepened, I took the initiative to engage in some reading and research, gathering information I could then discuss with friends in person and online. I noticed that discussions and information about democracy were usually limited to academics and their presentations. This has fuelled a genuine desire to share and exchange ideas based on my research, motivating me to write and illustrate this book. I especially feel passionate about the need to present and discuss these questions in an accessible way and with the younger generation.
The book tries to do three things:
-Explain vital elements of a democratic society
-Give an update on the state of democracy in the world and the challenges it faces
-Motivate and encourage the pursuit of a more democratic world.
In a world grappling with pressing issues such as global warming, I think it’s crucial that we must unite to revitalise democracy. I trust that this book will ignite your inspiration to explore ideas that could shape its future. The book also includes some questions I keep asking myself. Maybe you are interested in asking them yourself and trying to find some answer. We are all part of a community of activists who have existed long before us and will continue long after we are gone, on the slow, gradual path to enlightenment
With over 100 illustrations