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All you ever wanted to know but never dared ask about Gurus, disciples, groupies, sponsors, Dharma centres, different approaches and philosophies, who's right, who's best, why there is neither right nor best, and what it all has to do with YOU. Through insightful observations, warm-hearted advice and deeply personal experiences, His Eminence Tsem Tulku Rinpoche explores what a Guru-disciple relationship is all about and what it means for contemporary spiritual aspirants. He reveals the ups, downs, benefits and troubles of Dharma centres all around the world and shows us how it is one of the most liberating places we'll ever know. Touching on a variety of near-taboo subjects, Rinpoche compassionately shows us the keys to finding our own way in the labyrinths of today's spiritual supermarket, and why the holy journey is still worth every thorny step we take.

Gurus for Hire, Enlightenment for Sale, 2nd edition, Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara Media and Publications, Paperback, 252 pages, 2009, $16.00

His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche was a world-renowned Buddhist teacher, the 25th incarnation from a long line of Indian, Nepali and Tibetan Buddhist masters dating back to over 2,500 years ago. He was a beloved spiritual guide, a prolific author, a champion of religious freedom, a powerful ritual master, a consummate teacher, the founder of the Kechara Buddhist Organisation headquartered in Malaysia, and an extraordinary human being who inspired everyone he met with his incredible compassion and wisdom.