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The Guru Drinks Bourbon?
- Narrated by: Tom Pile
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Caroline McEwen
- 04-27-21
This novel is great
Although some pronunciation is incorrect, the book is outstanding. It is easy to listen to again and again.
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- Marzi
- 04-21-18
Poor pronunciation of Tibetan & dharma terms
Having the author narrate the book may have not been an option. But not getting someone who could pronounce names & terms correctly does a disservice to the book & reflects poorly on Audible. With the resources on Tibetan language and culture today, even a couch to give the narrator correct pronunciation would have been a great solution since other than this flaw, he did a nice job.
This is not a book for beginning students. There are no explanations of basic concepts or anecdotes about gurus for entertainment. This is a strait talking book about view and thought provoking for any vajrayana student.
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- SEED7ROBI
- 12-11-20
listen over and over again!
will help you on the path are not getting on the path in the correct way so you don't throw yourself under the bus for lifetimes to come..
Om Ah Hung. Namo Guru Vajrasattva 🙏
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- Akshobhya Dahal
- 08-11-17
A guide to Buddhist views of the Vajrayana Buddhism
It's very well represented. This book can be used by people how are beginning or even curious to Vajrayana Buddhism.
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- Seth
- 06-18-17
Read for the learning not the performance
This is an excellent read as an introduction to the guru - what to look for in a guru, how to assess whether you even want or should have a guru, and I enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout.
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- Akshobya
- 01-16-22
Indispensable listening for Buddhist practitioners of Tantra
The title of this book put me off reading it for years. Now, I realise what a mistake that was. Essential reading not just for modern day practitioners but also for all Tibetan teachers and Himalayan practitioners too. Complement it with 'Poison is Medicine' which is like a sequel.
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- jane smith
- 09-14-18
Amazing
Amazed to hear such eloquent commentary of the Buddhist teachings and methods. Brilliant! Highly recommended
1 person found this helpful
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- Purin
- 06-07-18
The best book you could read on guru devotion
Read this before you take a guru and understand clearly what you're about to do, including all the risks and benefits.
The narrator sometimes becomes very hoarse and struggles with Tibetan pronunciation, but otherwise good.
