The Guru drinks bourbon /
Dzongsar Khyentse, Jamyang.
The Guru drinks bourbon / Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse. - Colorado : Shambhala, 2016. - 259 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes index.
Devotion to one's teacher is the lifeblood 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.
9781569570586
Spiritual life --Buddhism.
Religious life--Buddhism.
294.3444 KHY
The Guru drinks bourbon / Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse. - Colorado : Shambhala, 2016. - 259 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes index.
Devotion to one's teacher is the lifeblood 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.
9781569570586
Spiritual life --Buddhism.
Religious life--Buddhism.
294.3444 KHY