The Guide to Enlightenment
By Carolyn Kanjuro
By Allison Choying Zangmo
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Shambhala Publications10/19/2021Pages: 168Size: 5.25 x 8ISBN: 9781611808537DetailsIn this intimate collection of personal stories and advice, Allison Choying Zangmo and Carolyn Kanjuro team up to reflect on their experiences as lifelong practitioners of Buddhism, their own relationships with their partners who are also their spiritual guides, and the transformative power of the student-teacher relationship. As both students and leaders in their Buddhist communities, Allison and Carolyn possess clear insights into how we can successfully interpret traditional Buddhist understandings of spiritual mentorship for today’s world.RelatedCheck items to add to the cart orAuthor BioCAROLYN KANJURO was a director, playwright, tutor for children, celebrated author of children's books, and life-long Buddhist practitioner. She is the author of Sit with Me and The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck.Allison Choying Zangmo is Anyen Rinpoche's personal translator and a longtime student of both Rinpoche and his root lama, Kyabje Tsara Dharmakirti. She has either translated or collaborated with Rinpoche on all of his books. She lives in Denver, Colorado.Praise"I have long known that the most important relationship one can cultivate in life is with one’s spiritual guide. I also know that this remains one of the most misunderstood areas of spiritual development for Western seekers. It is crucial for disciples of dharma, and in particular Vajrayana, to receive instructions on the qualifications of a true spiritual master and the qualifications of the disciple. Given that this is the backbone for the timeless process of lineage blessings and transmissions, this book and the insight, inspiration, and truth that it reveals are especially timely at this juncture." —Sangye Khandro, cotranslator of Essence of Clear Light
"Painful revelations in many sanghas, especially over the past few years, have left some wondering what a guru is good for these days. The authors highlight the essential role that student-teacher relationships have held throughout history and provide personal stories to help readers find the right teacher and navigate this complex connection." —Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
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