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What Makes You Not a Buddhist

By: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Narrated by: Tom Pile
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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.

©2007 Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse (P)2014 Audible Inc.
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Interesting but soothing enough to sleep thru

I bought this because it was the cheapest audiobook by my favorite narrator Tom Pile, whose voice is very soothing; I am up in age and sleepless, and it was through "Dreaming Yourself Awake" that I discovered his voice. I am also a "HindoBuddhist" so the subject matter fit. You get a lot of hours of information for 2.99 (and I get back to sleep after waking at 2-3:00 a.m. a lot) and it's from a different perspective than any other book on Buddhism I read when I had adequate sight for sight-reading books. I look forward to hearing it again--in 30-min. segments of course because by then I'm in dreamland.

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A great wholesome read.

the author paints a compelling picture of what Buddhism really is. and Tom pile does a fantastic job narrating.

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Great tool to become informed.

I will be listening to this book again. There is much information to absorb. This is a wonderful tool for someone who his wanting to learn about Buddhism.

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Very Helpful

If you are a Buddhist clear understanding of the view is essential. I am appreciative of this work. Thank you!

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Great Narration!

The best reader I've had on audible yet.
Fascinating topics and stories.
Includes many philosophical ideas.
A must read/listen.

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Deep and profound

A very simple but at the same time profound review of the main teaching of budishm.

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Great for beginners

I know very little of the religion or philosophy. This talk did much further my knowledge and love for it.

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great information with a great state of mindfulnes

I already listened to it twice. I thought it was a great book I think it was only a dollar 99 as well so worth it. As to even a strict practicing person this has many many insights. That come out when they needed to. Right thought in right speech, Breathing emptiness. In universal equanimity of the world's and all of the Flux, and Flow.
ASE ONE RESPECT 🙏😇

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Love This Teacher!

Rinpoche talks the talk in a way those who don't understand oral teachings & traditional Buddhist books will "get it". Read twice, hardcover, then got what I call a "Tune Up" (after 32 years ln the car repair industry) from this Audible version. Thank You!

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Excellent overview of Buddhism in understandable terms!

I came in knowing quite a bit about the subject matter, however I still found this book extremely helpful. It is written in a very clear manner and doesn’t pull any punches, at the same time it fuses humor and contemporary ideas into the exposition in such a way that I think would make it appealing and comprehensible to almost anyone who has a desire to know more about this wonderful subject. Excellent. Worth repeated listenings if you want to get off the wheel of Samsara.

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