{"product_id":"9781611802085","title":"Gypsy Gossip and Other Advice","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNorbu, Thinley\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShambhala\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinley  Norbu addresses questions of interest to Western and Eastern students  of Tibetan Buddhism, ranging from matters of everyday practice to  esoteric philosophy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Young  practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism from Asian and Western cultures have  similar questions and concerns, such as the conflicts between  traditional values and the influence of modern materialism. In four  thoughtful commentaries (described below), Thinley Norbu addresses contrasting cultural  perspectives on topics ranging from everyday practice to esoteric  Buddhist philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGypsy Gossip:\u003c\/b\u003e How should Westerners understand the rituals of  Tibetan Buddhism, the teachings of karma and rebirth, monastic  discipline, devotion to the guru, and the importance of keeping vows? Do  Vajrayana practitioners need a consort? What is the Buddhist stand on  male supremacy? These are just a few of the wide-ranging questions of  Western students that are answered here by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche  in an atmosphere of spiritual friendship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuddhism in the West:\u003c\/b\u003e In this never-before-published interview conducted by Melvin McLeod, editor of \u003ci\u003eShambhala Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuddhadharma\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, Rinpoche gives an extensive commentary on how cultural  differences have affected the adoption of Tibetan Buddhism in the West.  For example, Western children are raised to develop a strong sense of  selfhood instead of humility, to be preoccupied with materialistic ideas  about what is apparent to the five senses, and to embrace eternalist  religion. Because of misapplied ideals of egalitarianism and individual  freedom, many Western Buddhists are skeptical of traditional doctrines  like karma and rebirth, devotion to the guru, and the importance of  lineage. Rinpoche explains that Buddhism can flourish in the West  through a greater development of faith and belief.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Message for Young Bhutanese: \u003c\/b\u003eRinpoche  had a close personal connection with the kingdom of Bhutan. In this  message he urges young Buddhists to preserve their spiritual heritage  and carry its blessings onward amid the modern influences of  materialism. He warns against introducing foreign nihilistic beliefs  into Bhutan and creating sectarian conflicts between its indigenous  lineages. These words of advice were written for an organization called  the Young Bhutanese Buddhist Association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Introduction to Dharma Dance Offerings: \u003c\/b\u003eThe  Dharma dances of Tibet, which manifest the enlightened activities of  peaceful and wrathful deities, are contrasted with ordinary dancing that  expresses the passions of material reality and lacks the positive  influence of wisdom. Thinley Norbu Rinpoche was himself an accomplished  practitioner and teacher of sacred dance. This commentary was written in  connection with several teaching films directed by Rinpoche, in which  Dharma dances are performed by some of his young students.","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43405086753023,"sku":"9781611802085","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781611802085_s600x595.jpg?v=1781542575","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781611802085","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}