DHARAMSHALA: The chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh released three books published by the Department of Information and International Relations on the celebration of 25th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize and the year of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 10 December.

The books give insight into the key moments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s contribution to the sustenance of the Tibetan cause since he assumed the spiritual and political leadership of Tibet at the tender age of 16.

In her forward to the book, DIIR Kalon Dicki Chhoyang wrote: “His legacy is multifold, but the key achievement is his success in shepherding the Tibetan nation from a centuries-old traditional system of government to a functioning democracy in exile.”

“As a young democracy, the Tibetan community in exile and its governing administration, the Central Tibetan Administration, is a work in progress and a collective responsibility. As we carry out our responsibilities to strengthen our democratic system, we have been blessed with a solid foundation to build upon through His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s vision and unwavering faith in his people’s capacity to overcome adversity, and march forward with changing times,” said DIIR Kalon Dicki Chhoyang.

Two books are in English language and one in Tibetan. The book titled ‘His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama and Tibetan Democracy- A Tribute ‘ has a chronology of the democratic reforms initiated by His Holiness for Tibet, pictures of his meetings with many world leaders and four essays written by noted personalities like Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, Kalon Trisur Prof Samdhong Rinpoche, Mr O.P.Tandon and Mr Thubten Samphel.

The book in English titled ‘His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet- Souvenir’ is the fourth edition updated with the latest information.  It contains 116 books authored by His Holiness, his meetings with world leaders from 1954/55 till 2014, 33 Kalachakra initiations, foreign visits and list of 151 awards and honorary conferments presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The book in Tibetan language titled ‘Evolution of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s leadership in exile’ provides key achievements of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s leadership in exile from 1959 till the devolution of his political power to the democratically elected representative in 2011.