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Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer is the author of more than a dozen books, translated into 23 languages. His three recent talks for TED have received more than 7 million views so far. His latest work is a new book on Japan titled Autumn Light followed by A Beginner’s Guide to Japan and This Could Be Home set to be published in the year.

Sessions

The Seed of Compassion:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama in conversation with Pico Iyer

Lessons from the life and teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama, where he shares his profound wisdom with JLF Brave New World. In conversation with Pico Iyer, His Holiness speaks of finding love and peace in our confused, divided and chaotic world, and of the universal value of compassion in these troubled times.

THE ART OF STILLNESS:

Pico Iyer in conversation with Meru Gokhale

At a moment of overwhelming change, the master essayist and novelist Pico Iyer takes us into the heart of stillness and changelessness. In conversation with publisher Meru Gokhale, he shares the secrets of solitude and the learnings of silence, so essential to survive our strange times.

The Seed of Compassion:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama in conversation with Pico Iyer

Lessons from the life and teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama, where he shares his profound wisdom with JLF Brave New World. In conversation with Pico Iyer, His Holiness speaks of finding love and peace in our confused, divided and chaotic world, and of the universal value of compassion in these troubled times.

The Art of Stillness:

Pico Iyer in conversation with Meru Gokhale

Essayist and novelist Pico Iyer speaks of movement and stillness, changelessness and change, and the need to keep ourselves anchored in stillness in our changed world and environment.