The guru drinks bourbon?
By: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse ; edited by Amira Ben-Yehuda
Contributors: Ben-Yehuda, Amira, editor
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 259
ISBN-13: 9781611803747
Subjects: Buddhism; Religious life; Spiritual life
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The foundations of guru as the path; title: Being savvy analyzing a guru; title: Being savvy following a guru; title: Being savvy taming your own mind; title: Advice to aspiring gurus.