The guru drinks bourbon? / Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Name/Title

The guru drinks bourbon? / Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Entry/Object ID

BQ7775 .K49 2016

Tags

Suggested Keepers & NR recommended - RW

Description

Summary: Devotion to one's teacher is the lifehood of the Vajrayana path. 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. Contents: The foundations of guru as the path -- Being savvy analyzing a guru -- Being savvy following a guru -- Being savvy taming your own mind -- Advice to aspiring gurus

Dimensions

Dimension Description

259 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm

Book Details

Author

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Editor

Amira Ben-Yehuda

Publisher

Shambhala

Place Published

City

Boulder

State/Province

Colorado

Country

USA

Date Published

2016

Publication Subjects

Religious life -- Buddhism Spiritual life -- Buddhism

Call No.

BQ7775 .K49 2016

ISBN

9781611803747, 1611803748