What Makes You Not a Buddhist

So, you think you’re a Buddhist? Think again. Tibetan master Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, one of today’s most creative and innovative lamas, throws down a major challenge to the world of Buddhism, challenging misinterpretations, stereotypes and fantasies. With wit and irony, Khyentse calls us to go beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism – beyond the romance with beads, incense, or exotic clothing – straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught.

So what makes you a Buddhist? You may not have been born in a Buddhist country or in a Buddhist family, you may not wear robes or shave your head, you may eat meat and idolise Eminem and Paris Hilton. That doesn’t mean you can’t be Buddhist. – excerpt from the introduction.

Born in Bhutan, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche is the son of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche and was a very close student of the Nyigma master Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche (1910-91). He is recognised with the third reincarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-90), founder of the Khyentse lineage, and the immediate reincarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1893-1959).

Author: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Language: English
Publisher: Timless – The Art Book Studio
Binding: Soft Cover
Pages: 144