Spiritual Teachers

Confusion arose due to vast cultural differences and the new realities of Dharma centers established by Tibetan teachers for the Western, lay students – a phenomenon that had not existed before in the history of Buddhism.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche: Master Debate Partner and Assistant Tutor of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.

Mingyur Rinpoche talks about overcoming his struggle with panic attacks, the utmost importance of awareness, and how to use appreciation and gratitude to live a joyful life.

Guru-yoga is done with visualizations, where we imagine that our own qualities of body, speech, and mind become joined with the good qualities of our spiritual teacher and uplifted by them.

Dr. Berzin reminisces about his relationship with his teacher, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche, and his young reincarnation.

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche discusses the Bön tradition, dream yoga, and the power of mantras.

Charok Lama discusses how to stay calm in a busy world, the Tibetan tulku system, and the importance of understanding the fact that death will certainly come to everyone.

Study Buddhism met with Venerable Guo Huei, newly-appointed Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain, to discuss Chan Buddhism, the idea of Pure Lands, and the mechanics of cause and effect.

The appropriate relationships with our teachers depend on our aim, our level of development.

Spiritual mentors lead others to behave and to think constructively in order for them to attain enlightenment. Disciples are those who are led to enlightenment by such persons through training in constructive behavior and thought.