I still have not been able to find the book so I completed the alternative assignment instead.

I researched a bit about the Dalai Lama's biography and purpose on a website dedicated to him, http://www.dalailama.com/. I focused on reading about his commitments. His three commitments are centered on preserving human well being and happiness. In the first, he believes humans, religious or not, are made happier by not suffering. The term is secular ethics. His second commitment is to preserve religious harmony. The last commitment is not as permanent as the first two, at least that's what I gathered. It is to be the spokesperson for the Tibetans. Once the Chinese and Tibetans reach peace this commitment is no longer necessary. Just thought that was an interesting bit of information and have to say I definitely agree with the first commitment.