The Wrathful Guru: Exploring the Vajrayana Understanding of Anger

In this paper, I explore the understanding of tantric anger or wrathful compassion as I have experienced with my teacher. I first understand the role of the teacher within the vajrayana tradition by visiting the work of Rig'dzin Dorje, which helps in moving into what we can discern about the bo...

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Main Author: Owens, Lama Rod (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Hawaii Press [2019]
In: Buddhist Christian studies
Year: 2019, Volume: 39, Pages: 19-26
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Rig-vdzin-rdo-rje / Phrin-las-rdo-rje, Karma-pa XVII 1985- / Thích-Nhất-Hạnh 1926-2022 / Fischer, Norman 1946- / Liebenson, Narayan Helen / Preece, Rob 1949- / McRae, Emily 1981- / Wrath / Teacher / Pupil / Vajrayāna / Tantrism
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AH Religious education
BL Buddhism
Further subjects:B Anger
B Tantra
B Wrath
B Compassion
B Emotions
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