Dangerous Friend

The Teacher-Student Relationship in Vajrayana Buddhism

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
Cover of the book Dangerous Friend by Rig'dzin Dorje, Shambhala
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Rig'dzin Dorje ISBN: 9780834829268
Publisher: Shambhala Publication: November 6, 2001
Imprint: Shambhala Language: English
Author: Rig'dzin Dorje
ISBN: 9780834829268
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication: November 6, 2001
Imprint: Shambhala
Language: English

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 to uphold the integrity of the tradition, the basis of which is compassion for all beings, by transmitting it properly to an appropriate student. Likewise, it is the student's responsibility to meet the challenge of carrying on the lineage of teachings. By entering such a relationship, both teacher and student accept the burden of protecting those teachings by understanding them completely and correctly, by practicing them fully and faultlessly, and by transmitting them without omission.

Dangerous Friend includes discussions of the following topics:

   •  Meeting and recognizing an appropriate teacher.
   •  Understanding the gravity of entering the teacher-student relationship.
   •  Shifting one's approach from spiritual materialism to genuine Buddhist practice.
   •  Accepting the challenge of being truly kind, honest, and courageous.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 to uphold the integrity of the tradition, the basis of which is compassion for all beings, by transmitting it properly to an appropriate student. Likewise, it is the student's responsibility to meet the challenge of carrying on the lineage of teachings. By entering such a relationship, both teacher and student accept the burden of protecting those teachings by understanding them completely and correctly, by practicing them fully and faultlessly, and by transmitting them without omission.

Dangerous Friend includes discussions of the following topics:

   •  Meeting and recognizing an appropriate teacher.
   •  Understanding the gravity of entering the teacher-student relationship.
   •  Shifting one's approach from spiritual materialism to genuine Buddhist practice.
   •  Accepting the challenge of being truly kind, honest, and courageous.

More books from Shambhala

Cover of the book Training in Tenderness by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book Insight Dialogue by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book Ornament of the Great Vehicle Sutras by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book All the Rage by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Five Longings by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book Rants from the Hill by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Sun of Wisdom by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book Bringing Home the Dharma by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Way of Korean Zen by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book Made to Play! by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Pearl Beyond Price by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book No Boundary by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book A Jewish Mother in Shangri-la by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!) by Rig'dzin Dorje
Cover of the book The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech by Rig'dzin Dorje
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy