Gypsy gossip and other advice / Thinley Norbu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thinley Norbu.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--Doctrines.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

viii, 246 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorade : Shambhala, 2016.

Summary:

This book contains the direct counsel and imperishable wisdom speech of Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rimpoche, one of the great realized Nyingma masters of our age. Many problems arise when modern values clash with the precious teachings of the Buddha. Western Dharma students are faced with obstacles born of materialism, attachment to self, and resistance to traditional doctrine like karma, rebirth, and devotion to the Guru, while Asian students under the influence of modernity risk succumbing to foreign nihilistic beliefs, the neglect of their own unique heritage and sectarian conflicts between indigenous lineages. The four teachings assembled here address these troubles in different ways, which are united by the powerful quality of Rinpoche's voice as a writer and his ability to inspire depth faith that leads to the re-kindling of Buddha nature and the flourishing of the Buddha nature and the flourishing of the Buddha Dharma through learning and practice with reverence and belief. Book jacket.

Contents:

Gypsy gossip

Introduction

Aspects of spirituality

Karma

Birth control

Rebirth

Eastern teachers in the West

Teachers

Faith

Samaya

Dharma centers

Solitude

Change

Arrogance

Fear

Male supremacy

Women's qualities

Bliss

The seven-line prayer of Guru Rinpoche

Dances of the eight manifestations of Padmasambhava

Buddhism in the West : an interview with Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

A message for young Bhutanese

An introduction to Dharma dance offerings.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781611802085

1611802083

OCLC:

902936667

Publisher Number:

40025793304