--- In [email protected], Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > 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!
Betcha he's a big fan of the Middle Way, and the Tao... ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/JjtolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
