The Sound of Two Hands Clapping : The Education of a Tibetan Buddhist Monk

A unique insider's account of day-to-day life inside a Tibetan monastery, __The Sound of Two Hands Clapping__ reveals to Western audiences the fascinating details of monastic education. Georges B. J. Dreyfus, the first Westerner to complete the famous Ge-luk curriculum and achieve the distinguished title of __geshe,__ weaves together eloquent and moving autobiographical reflections with a historical overview of Tibetan Buddhism and insights into its teachings. As one of the first Westerners to become a Tibetan monk and Geshe (the equivalent of a PhD in Tibetan Buddhist theology), Dreyfus leads us on a journey through his experience with Tibetan monastic education. Part autobiography, part history, part theoretical discourse -- an insightful study filled with theological debate Georges B. J. Dreyfus. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.