Spiritual Teachers

Alternative Kalachakra deals with the methods for overcoming being under the influence of the external and internal cycles of time. The Kalachakra Tantra presents these methods in its third, fourth and fifth chapters. The third chapter deals with the empowerment, the...

Venerable Chönyi Taylor explains how the Buddha was the first psychologist, why recognizing our interconnectedness is so important, and how to overcome addiction.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche describes how and why he chose his teacher to be his guru.

An overview of the different aims, expectations, cultural, spiritual and psychological factors that affect the relationship between students and their Dharma teachers.

Dr. Berzin reminisces about his relationship with his teacher, Yongdzin Ling Rinpoche.

Dr. Berzin remembers the great Kalmyk geshe, Geshe Wangyal, who always combined the spiritual approach and the buddhological, scientific approach.

The traditional presentations list three points concerning our behavior toward a spiritual teacher. Making offerings, helping them and practicing in accordance with their advice.

An overview of the intellectual, emotional, and devotional approaches to Dharma.

Misunderstanding may arise from teachers or translators accidentally saying something incorrect.

Buddhist practice requires a balance of intellectual, emotional and devotional approaches.