Spiritual Teachers

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Interview with Robina Courtin
Venerable Robina Courtin discusses Buddhism’s radical nature, the power of self-therapy, and forgiveness as a result of compassion.
in Interviews
Interview with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo discusses the value of mindfulness, how to find a spiritual teacher, and the role of women in Buddhism.
in Interviews
The Dalai Lama's Advice for Dealing with Abusive Teachers
His Holiness the Dalai Lama advises that if abusive spiritual teachers do not stop their reckless behavior, the students should publicize the abuse in newspapers and, if necessary, report it to the police.
in Misconceptions about Buddhism
Interview with Geshe Dorji Damdul
Geshe Dorji Damdul explores quantum physics, the problem with gagdets, and the key to a happy world.
in Interviews
Relating to a Western Spiritual Teacher
As Buddhism takes root in the West, more Westerners are becoming spiritual teachers. Time-tested Dharma methods have provided solutions to culturally based problems that can arise.
in Student-Teacher Relationship
Sutra-Level Guru Meditation
The Kadam traditons’s sutra-level guru-meditation can be very helpful for some of the problems that have caused unhealthy relationships to develop with spiritual teachers in the West.
in Student-Teacher Relationship
Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism
People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.
in The World of Buddhism
Why I Began Berzin Archives
Learn why Dr. Berzin began berzinarchives.com, the original version of studybuddhism.com, in 2001.
in Dr. Alexander Berzin
Requests to the Seventeen Glorious Nalanda Pandits
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama invokes the spiritual masters of the Nalanda tradition.
in Prayers
Interview with Dr. Alexander Berzin
Dr. Alexander Berzin talks about the differences between spiritual teachers and therapists, the importance of understanding karma, and his work on Islamic-Buddhist dialog.
in Interviews
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