On 8/25/05 7:07 PM, "gerbal88" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not sure if you were addressing Vaj or G (me); but from my
> perspective, I follow the advice given by HH the Dalai Lama: examine
> your teacher, even if it takes you 12 years.
>
> When I (G) say "real" spiritual master, I mean someone who has
> demonstrated his own achievements to my questioning, skeptical mind
> and then laid out for me what I have to do if I want to get there.
My root teacher not only insisted I question everything he says, he was also
kind enough to give instruction on:
-following various teachers and virtuous companions
-becoming skilled in examining the teacher
-the characteristics of a teacher worthy of following
-the characteristics of a teacher not worthy of following
-the characteristics of disciples worthy or unworthy of being accepted
-becoming skilled in following a teacher
-becoming skilled in acquiring the teacher's knowledge and behavior
I have tested all these teaching through direct, perosnal experience and
have found them invaluable. My only regret is that I didn't receive them
sooner!
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