TY - BOOK AU - Dzongsar Khyentse, Jamyang. TI - What makes you not a Buddhist SN - 1569570264 U1 - 294.342 KHE PY - 2007/// CY - New Delhi PB - Shambhala, Timeless Books KW - Buddhism KW - Doctrines N2 - Moving away from conventional presentations of Buddhist teachings, Khyentse challenges readers to make sure they know what they're talking about before they claim to be Buddhist. With wit and irony, Khyentse urges readers to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism--beyond a romance with beads, incense, and exotic people in robes--straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught. In essence, this book explains what a Buddhist really is, namely, someone who deeply understands the truth of impermanence and how our emotions can trap us in cycles of suffering. Khyentse presents the fundamental tenets of Buddhism in simple language, using examples we can all relate to ER -