Dangerous Friend: The Teacher-Student Relationship in Vajrayana Buddhism
The Teacher-student Relationship in Vajrayana Buddhism
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- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2001
Summary
Although Tibetan Buddhism continues to grow in popularity, the crucial relationship between teacher and student remains largely misunderstood. Dangerous Friend offers an in-depth exploration of this mysterious and complex bond, a relationship of paramount importance in Tibetan Buddhist practice. According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the student must have complete trust in the teacher (the “dangerous friend”) if he or she is to achieve any understanding. It is the teacher’s responsibility …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570628573 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570628572 |
| Author: | Rig'dzin Dorje |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2001 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 153mm x 232mm |
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“A vibrant, provocative work.”-Tricycle
“A vibrant, provocative work.”– Tricycle
About The Author
Rig'dzin Dorje
Dorje is a practitioner and teacher in the Nyingma School of Vajrayana Buddhism. He is currently spiritual director in the lineage of the Aro g’Ter, of Buddhist centers throughout Europe.
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