2021 08 17 The Guru Principle Book Launch

Lama Shenpen in discussion with acclaimed scholar, author and translator Elizabeth M. Callahan, discussing the sometimes problematic term 'guru' in Tibetan Buddhism. This event coincided with the publication of The Guru Principle book by Lama Shenpen, published by Shambhala Publications. For more details of the book, which is available worldwide from all booksellers, visit: buddhawithin.o...
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[@bell10877]

Thank You so much. I love these KZbins of Awakened Heart Sangha .

[@phyllissegura4297]

Why are you inspired to teach? Why take on that role? Both Lama and Guru imply teachers. If there is a Guru Principle then is there a Lama Principle? I've understood that Lama is like Ph.D.

[@jobourke6546]

In the video they talk about this. Lama Shenpen was asked to teach by the 16th Karmapa and her teachers. Guru is Sanskrit for Lama so they mean the exact same thing in terms of translation, but in the video they talk about the different connotations the words have for westerners. The also talk about Lama as a title given to Tibetan Buddhist practitioners who have completed a certain amount of retreat. It's worth watching as it answers all your questions!

[@phyllissegura4297]

@@jobourke6546 I have been watching it but in segments. There used to be several books years ago where Tibetan Buddhism was called Lamaism. Yes, she was requested to teach by HHK16 etc but the question was her inspiration to do so. Very often we do what the teacher suggests certainly.