The Guru Drinks Bourbon? - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, Amira Ben-YehudaPublish date:2016-11-22Pages:272
Languages:EnglishPublisher:ShambhalaISBN-13:9781611803747ISBN-10:1611803748UPC:9781611803747Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:BuddhismBook Topic:Tibetan, Rituals & PracticeSize:8.50 x 6.00 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1Product ID:SCZYWFN7GZ
An enlightening, accessible, and highly entertaining guide to the guru-disciple relationship, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism
The humility and compassionate activity of the Dalai Lama is something many people can connect with, but how can one understand the stories about some other Buddhist teachers' unorthodox behavior? The centrality of and reliance on a guru is one of most misunderstood elements of Tibetan Buddhism--and one that is most often veiled in mystery. Because the guru can and will use whatever means it takes to wake us up, this relationship may require us to drop our most deeply held beliefs and expectations. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse addresses some of the most misunderstood aspects of this powerful relationship and gives practical advice on making the most of this precious opportunity for transformation. Through stories and classical examples, he shows how to walk the path with eyes wide open, with critical-thinking skills sharpened and equipped to analyze the guru, before taking the leap.
The humility and compassionate activity of the Dalai Lama is something many people can connect with, but how can one understand the stories about some other Buddhist teachers' unorthodox behavior? The centrality of and reliance on a guru is one of most misunderstood elements of Tibetan Buddhism--and one that is most often veiled in mystery. Because the guru can and will use whatever means it takes to wake us up, this relationship may require us to drop our most deeply held beliefs and expectations. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse addresses some of the most misunderstood aspects of this powerful relationship and gives practical advice on making the most of this precious opportunity for transformation. Through stories and classical examples, he shows how to walk the path with eyes wide open, with critical-thinking skills sharpened and equipped to analyze the guru, before taking the leap.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:ShambhalaISBN-13:9781611803747ISBN-10:1611803748UPC:9781611803747Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:BuddhismBook Topic:Tibetan, Rituals & PracticeSize:8.50 x 6.00 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1Product ID:SCZYWFN7GZ
DZONGSAR JAMYANG KHYENTSE (Khyentse Norbu) is a Tibetan Buddhist lama who travels and teaches internationally and is also an award-winning filmmaker (The Cup, Vara, Travelers and Magicians). He is the abbot of several monasteries in Asia and the spiritual director of meditation centers in Vancouver, San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Taipei. He is also head of several large Buddhist organizations including Siddhartha's Intent, the Khyentse Foundation, and the chair of 84000.
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