Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s new book, Poison is Medicine, was written in response to the misunderstandings and misapprehensions about the Vajrayana that were exposed by the Vajrayana guru-related scandals of the 2010s.
One of my reasons for writing this book is that I would like us all to think about and examine the various issues the recent Vajrayana guru scandals have brought to light, from as many different angles as possible.
My wish is to offer aspiring Vajrayana students a few tips from the tantric texts about how to choose their guru. This book will, I hope, point you in the right direction by supplying you with the tools you need to examine a guru thoroughly before committing yourself.
– Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Although Rinpoche is unable to answer any of your questions personally, he is interested in learning about the doubts and uncertainties that remain in your minds after reading this book. So, if you wish, please send your questions, written as concisely and clearly as possible to: poisonismedicine@siddharthasintent.org.
Thank you so much—deep gratitude to Rinpoche and everyone who made this publication possible. I can’t wait to read this book.
The way this precious human life is going…I move less and less. My brain is paying karma for a serious childhood mistake. I have seen and I have loved many precious masters. And continue loving them all immensely. I prostrate to a Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. I know some how he is that which ties it all together. All my best to you always,
I thought I had been unable to finish books due to our adhd screen culture, but it was only merit. It seems I can focus my attention easy if it is dharma nectar from the cleverest and most kind guru of gentle voice, always so precise. May we all have the good merit of an open clear mind, receptive to such profundity.
I had a dream of DJKR the night before I received notification about this book. I asked “How do I avoid a bad rebirth?”. He responded with a smile: “Space.”
Maybe I should become an astronaut?