The Guru Drinks Bourbon?

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, Amira Ben-Yehuda

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 December 2016

Buddhist worship, rites & ceremonies; Tibetan Buddhism

An enlightening, accessible, and highly entertaining guide to the guru-disciple relationship, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.

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 relationshipmay require us to drop our most deeply held beliefs and expectations.

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentseaddresses some of the most misunderstood aspects of this powerful relationship and givespractical 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.

By: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Edited by: Amira Ben-Yehuda
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 481g
ISBN: 9781611803747
ISBN 10: 1611803748
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 December 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.