What Makes You Not a Buddhist

by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Tags

Four Seals, Four Truths, Four Marks of Existence

Collection

Tibetan Buddhism

Publication

Shambhala (2008), Edition: 1, 134 pages

Description

So you think you're a Buddhist? Think again. Tibetan Buddhist master Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, one of the most creative and innovative lamas teaching today, throws down the gauntlet to the Buddhist world, challenging common misconceptions, stereotypes, and fantasies. With wit and irony, Khyentse urges readers to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism--beyond the romance with beads, incense, or exotic robes--straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught.

Language

English

ISBN

1590305701 / 9781590305706

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Library's review

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
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 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.
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Rating

½ (75 ratings; 3.8)

Pages

134

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