Bob Thurman Podcast

Meditation & Mistaken Guru Yoga with Gelek Rimpoche – Ep. 13

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Introducing the Vimalakīrti Nirdeśha Sūtra, Gelek Rimpoche and Professor Thurman discuss mistaken relationships with Buddhist gurus and books, particularly in the West. They offer guidance for identifying a good guru and for maintaining a healthy relationship with the guru.   In monastic Buddhism, the abbot is not a big boss and obedience is not a... Read more »
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Bob Thurman PodcastBy Bob Thurman : Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, President of Tibet House US and American Institute of Buddhist Studies