A discussion of how the Dalai Lama draws on his personal compassion to connect with others shares insight into his human frustrations and joyful approach to the world, and describes his peace-promoting encounters with people ranging from a sick child to world leaders.

1. Overcoming adversity. The red chair ; Now here, three fingers ; A matter of karma ; The wrong end of the binoculars ; Ex-prisoners, terrorists, and a murderer ; To kill a stranger ; A passing cloud ; A gift for the Dalai Lama -- 2. Educating the heart. Lucy and Ting ; God is not a Christian ; A fireside chat ; Ninety percent projection ; The incredible stillness of a penalty shoot-out ; The magic trick ; A gentleman from Bangladesh ; A teach in Soweto -- 3. Compassion in action. Monks in the machine ; A boy from Doon ; A beautiful Dalai Lama ; The yellow holy whip ; The little beggar girl ; Only one rock star.