TY - BOOK AU - Dzongsar Khyentse, Jamyang. TI - The Guru drinks bourbon SN - 9781569570586 U1 - 294.3444 KHY PY - 2016/// CY - Colorado PB - Shambhala KW - Spiritual life KW - Buddhism KW - Religious life N1 - Includes index N2 - Devotion to one's teacher is the lifeblood of the Vajrayana path. Because the guru can and will use whatever means it takes to wake us up, this relationship may require us to drop our most deeply held beliefs and expectations. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse addresses some of the most misunderstood aspects of this powerful relationship and gives practical advice on making the most of this precious opportunity for transformation. Through stories and classical examples, he shows how to walk the path with eyes wide open, with critical-thinking skills sharpened and equipped to analyze the guru, before taking the leap ER -