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What Makes You Not a Buddhist
- Narrated by: Tom Pile
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist
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Publisher's Summary
So you think you're a Buddhist? Think again. Tibetan Buddhist master Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, one of the most creative and innovative lamas teaching today, throws down the gauntlet to the Buddhist world, challenging common misconceptions, stereotypes, and fantasies. With wit and irony, Khysentse urges listeners to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism - beyond the romance with beads, incense, or exotic robes - straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught.
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- k-la
- 2021-12-05
I enjoyed it
Easy if cursory overview of many concepts.
I enjoyed his tongue in cheek review of modern politics and didn't find it as childish as some of the other reviewers.
Perhaps those that did still hope that "yes we can" even if we haven't managed to yet.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-06-23
Truth
Very straightforward, but can only be fully understood when the reader is ready to hear it!
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- Shane Byers
- 2022-03-23
Interesting
The narrator seemed really snide, which was surprising when listening to a book on Buddhism - a system of thought known for cultivating compassion. There were also moments where I was reminded of a grouchy old man ranting about the state of the world, occasionally in politically incorrect ways. That all being said, this book also illuminated a key feature of Buddhist thought in a new and very rich way for me. I'm torn between throwing it away and listening to it again.
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- Mark Harvey
- 2021-09-13
My assessment.
Tied up lots of loose ends for me. now I can honestly say that I am a Buddhist.
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- Agnieszka Babcia
- 2022-12-12
Excellent
Very interesting and simple presentation of the philosophy The title though should be different - what makes you a Buddhist. Highly recommend
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- Steven Williamson
- 2020-03-11
Mixed
Some of the material was interesting but I turned off once the author started giving political commentary. Try to stay in your area of expertise, because that part was embarrassingly naive.
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- Nolrac
- 2022-05-29
The silliest book I have ever wasted time on.
This book is a complete waste of time.
Essentially the musings of someone who thinks he understands everything. The worst kind of mumbo jumbo masquerading as deep insight.
See the Dumbo section in chapter 2 .
Mumbo Jumbo Dumbo !
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